Remote Senior Precision Ag Specialist

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Híbrido; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Remote work setup

Professional development

Forward-thinking company

Flexible hours

Sustainability impact

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers in implementing precision farming strategies from a remote setting. You will analyze data from soil sensors, weather stations, drone imagery, and GPS equipment to optimize yields and sustainability.

The role emphasizes advisory support, training, and deployment oversight for precision tools, with travel to client sites as needed and a focus on communicating complex tech to non-technical

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement precision agriculture strategies tailored to client needs.
• Analyze large datasets from soil sensors, weather stations, drone imagery, and GPS equipment to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide expert consultation and training to farmers and agricultural managers on precision farming tools and technologies.
• Oversee deployment and calibration of precision agriculture equipment for optimal performance.
• Monitor crop health, soil conditions and environmental factors using advanced analytics.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for variable-rate application of fertilizers, pesticides, and water.
• Stay abreast of IoT, AI, and ML advancements in farming.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to test and refine new precision solutions.
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure adoption of precision farming practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant agricultural regulations and environmental standards.

Conhecimentos

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Travel readiness

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Agricultural Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

GPS

VRT

GIS

Remote sensing

Farm management software

R

Python

Drone data acquisition

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers in implementing precision farming strategies from a remote setting. You will analyze data from soil sensors, weather stations, drone imagery, and GPS equipment to optimize yields and sustainability.

The role emphasizes advisory support, training, and deployment oversight for precision tools, with travel to client sites as needed and a focus on communicating complex tech to non-technical