Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist Data-Driven Farming

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Hardware provided

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote team supporting agricultural operations in Klerksdorp and nationwide. You will leverage GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize crop management and resource use, collaborating virtually with farmers and agronomists.

The role focuses on implementing and managing precision farming strategies, staying current with advancements in IoT in farming and data analytics, and delivering

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Geomatics or related).
Experience implementing and managing precision agriculture systems.
Proficiency with GIS software, data analysis tools, and FMIS.

Responsibilities

Advise farmers on precision ag technologies: variable rate application, GPS guidance, yield monitoring.
Analyze sensor/drone/satellite data to inform crop management decisions.
Develop customized precision farming plans based on farm needs and soil conditions.
Provide remote technical support and training on precision agriculture tools and software.
Stay updated on precision agriculture, IoT in farming, and data analytics to enhance services.

Skills

GIS software

Data analysis

Remote support

Agronomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science

Geomatics related degree

Tools

FMIS

Drone operation

Job description

The role focuses on implementing and managing precision farming strategies, staying current with advancements in IoT in farming and data analytics, and delivering

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