Remote Precision Farming Engineer: AgTech Innovator

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 344,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first role

Autonomy in projects

Exposure to cutting-edge agtech

Potential long-term engagements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Engineer specializing in precision farming to design and optimize systems for remote operations near Pretoria, Gauteng. You will leverage GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to improve farm efficiency and sustainability.

The role emphasizes autonomous work in a remote-first environment, with collaboration across clients and partners to drive innovative ag-tech solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field with agricultural focus.
• 5+ years of experience in precision agriculture or agri-tech.
• Strong understanding of GPS, GIS, remote sensing, IoT and data analytics in agriculture.
• Proficiency with farm management software and data processing tools.
• Familiarity with agricultural machinery integration with precision tech.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement precision agriculture strategies for diverse farming operations.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain precision farming equipment (GPS, auto-steer, sensors, variable rate applicators).
• Collect and analyze agricultural data to provide actionable insights.
• Develop farm management plans maximizing input efficiency (fertilizer, water, pesticides).
• Provide training and technical support to farmers and consultants.
• Evaluate new ag-tech and software solutions and advise clients.
• Collaborate with research institutions and partners to stay ahead of trends.
• Troubleshoot equipment and software issues and contribute to product development.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

Skills

Precision farming

GPS

GIS

IoT in agriculture

Data analytics

Farm management software

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

John Deere Operations Center

Trimble Agriculture Software

Climate FieldView

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Engineer specializing in precision farming to design and optimize systems for remote operations near Pretoria, Gauteng. You will leverage GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to improve farm efficiency and sustainability.

The role emphasizes autonomous work in a remote-first environment, with collaboration across clients and partners to drive innovative ag-tech solutions.