Remote Precision Agriculture Data Scientist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to pioneer precision farming initiatives. This fully remote role involves developing analytical models to optimize crop yields, water and fertilizer use, and pest control strategies, translating data into actionable insights for agronomists and farm managers.

You will apply machine learning and statistical techniques to large datasets, collaborating with researchers to shape sustainable farming practices.

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to pioneer precision farming initiatives. This fully remote role involves developing analytical models to optimize crop yields, water and fertilizer use, and pest control strategies, translating data into actionable insights for agronomists and farm managers.

You will apply machine learning and statistical techniques to large datasets, collaborating with researchers to shape sustainable farming practices.