Remote Senior Agronomist - Data-Driven Crop Innovation

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Paid time off

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Remote access to cutting-edge research

Equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Agronomist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will develop and implement strategies to boost yields, soil health, and environmental stewardship while leveraging data-driven decision making in a virtual work environment.

The position requires 8+ years of agronomy experience, advanced degrees, field trials, GIS, and remote sensing, with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Agronomy or related field.
• 8+ years in agronomy with sustainable farming focus.
• Experience in field trials and data analysis.
• Proficiency with remote sensing, GIS, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop agronomic plans considering soil, climate, and market needs.
• Analyze field data to predict issues and propose solutions.
• Advise on crop nutrition, pests, irrigation, and soil health.
• Use GIS and remote sensing to monitor crops.
• Prepare reports and stakeholder presentations.
• Coordinate remote work and occasional site visits.

Skills

Agronomy expertise

Field trials

Data analysis

Remote sensing

GIS

Education

Master's or PhD in Agronomy

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Statistical software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Agronomist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will develop and implement strategies to boost yields, soil health, and environmental stewardship while leveraging data-driven decision making in a virtual work environment.

The position requires 8+ years of agronomy experience, advanced degrees, field trials, GIS, and remote sensing, with the ability to work independently.