Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist: Data-Driven Tech

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 166,000 - 387,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Precision Agriculture Specialist to advise clients in Centurion, Gauteng and beyond on advanced precision farming technologies. You will leverage GPS, sensors, and data analysis to optimize yields and resource efficiency.

You will work remotely with diverse farm clients, deliver training sessions, and develop customized strategies while collaborating with technology providers and researchers to ensure access to the latest innovations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy or related field.
• 5+ years' hands-on precision agriculture or related tech experience.
• Strong GIS, GPS, remote sensing and data analysis knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on selecting and calibrating precision ag tech including GPS guidance and VR.
• Analyze soil, drone, satellite, and FMIS data to generate actionable insights.
• Develop customized precision ag strategies for diverse farms and crops.
• Deliver training to farmers and managers on precision agriculture tools.
• Troubleshoot equipment/software issues and stay updated on innovations.
• Prepare reports and present performance metrics to clients.
• Support clients remotely with ongoing advisory services.
• Promote data-driven decision making to boost profitability and sustainability.

Skills

GIS & GPS

Data analysis

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering

Geomatics / Agronomy / Data Science

Tools

FMIS

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Precision Agriculture Specialist to advise clients in Centurion, Gauteng and beyond on advanced precision farming technologies. You will leverage GPS, sensors, and data analysis to optimize yields and resource efficiency.

You will work remotely with diverse farm clients, deliver training sessions, and develop customized strategies while collaborating with technology providers and researchers to ensure access to the latest innovations.