Remote Precision Agriculture Expert

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development and online课程

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a globally distributed team and help clients leverage cutting‑edge technologies to optimize farm operations, efficiency, and sustainability. The role is remote, focusing on integration of precision farming tools, data analysis, and customized strategies for diverse crops.

The ideal candidate will have strong agricultural knowledge, experience with GPS/VRT/remote sensing, and the ability to troubleshoot

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support and consultation on the implementation and use of precision agriculture technologies.
• Assist clients in selecting, installing, and calibrating GPS, VRT, sensors, and other precision farming equipment.
• Analyze data generated from precision agriculture systems (e.g., yield maps, soil data, imagery) to provide actionable insights.
• Develop customized precision farming strategies tailored to client needs and crop types.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture hardware and software.
• Train clients and partners on the effective use of precision agriculture tools and data management practices.
• Stay current with advancements in precision agriculture, IoT, AI, and data analytics in agriculture.
• Collaborate with sales and R&D teams to provide field-level insights and contribute to product development.
• Develop best practice guidelines and documentation for precision agriculture technologies.
• Conduct remote workshops and webinars to educate clients on precision farming techniques.
• Monitor client success and satisfaction, ensuring optimal utilization of technologies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented precision agriculture solutions.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a globally distributed team and help clients leverage cutting‑edge technologies to optimize farm operations, efficiency, and sustainability. The role is remote, focusing on integration of precision farming tools, data analysis, and customized strategies for diverse crops.

The ideal candidate will have strong agricultural knowledge, experience with GPS/VRT/remote sensing, and the ability to troubleshoot