Remote Precision Agriculture Data Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; A distancia; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote-first work environment

Flexible working hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Retirement savings contribution

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will analyze vast farm data, integrate GIS and drone tech, and deliver actionable recommendations that boost efficiency and sustainability for diverse agricultural settings.

The role requires a strong background in data science, agronomy, and agricultural technology, with excellent remote communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Data Science).
• Minimum 5 years of experience with precision agriculture technologies and data analysis.
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data analysis tools (R, Python, SQL).
• Experience with FMIS and sensor data.
• Familiarity with drone operations and aerial imagery analysis.
• Strong communication and remote-work capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze diverse agricultural datasets (soil, weather, yield, imagery) to identify patterns and inform optimization.
• Develop strategies to integrate precision agriculture technologies into farm operations.
• Configure, calibrate, and troubleshoot precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Generate custom farm management plans and variable-rate prescriptions.
• Train farmers and staff on precision agriculture tools and data interpretation.
• Stay updated with advancements in ag tech, data analytics, and remote sensing.
• Collaborate with technology partners and R&D teams to evaluate new solutions.
• Create reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide remote technical support for precision agriculture systems.
• Contribute to best-practices for data collection and utilization in agriculture.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

GIS proficiency

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Precision Agriculture or related

Herramientas

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python

R

SQL

FMIS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote team. You will analyze vast farm data, integrate GIS and drone tech, and deliver actionable recommendations that boost efficiency and sustainability for diverse agricultural settings.

The role requires a strong background in data science, agronomy, and agricultural technology, with excellent remote communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.