Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist|Data-Driven Farming

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Private health insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers and agronomists from a home office across South Africa. The role emphasizes using data, sensors, and analytics to maximize yields and profitability through precision farming technologies.

You will analyze datasets from field devices, support clients remotely, and develop customized farm plans. A high level of expertise in GIS, IoT, and FMIS is required, with a strong SA context and remote collaboration across

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Geomatics, CS with an agricultural focus.
• At least 7 years hands-on experience in precision agriculture, data analysis, and farm management software.
• Strong knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, IoT in agriculture, and statistical analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage precision agriculture programs including GPS guidance, variable rate application, yield monitoring, and soil/crop sensing technologies.
• Analyze large datasets from farm equipment, sensors, drones, and satellite imagery to identify trends and optimize resource allocation.
• Provide remote technical support and training to farmers and agricultural consultants on precision agriculture tools and software platforms.
• Develop customized farm management plans based on precision data analysis to enhance crop health, yield, and quality.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in precision agriculture technology, data analytics, and agricultural software.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, software developers, and research institutions to ensure our solutions are cutting-edge.
• Generate comprehensive reports on farm performance, resource efficiency, and sustainability metrics for clients.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture equipment and software remotely.

Skills

GIS

Remote sensing

Data analysis

FMIS experience

IoT in agriculture

Education

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Tools

FMIS software

Precision agriculture hardware

GPS/VR technologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers and agronomists from a home office across South Africa. The role emphasizes using data, sensors, and analytics to maximize yields and profitability through precision farming technologies.

You will analyze datasets from field devices, support clients remotely, and develop customized farm plans. A high level of expertise in GIS, IoT, and FMIS is required, with a strong SA context and remote collaboration across