Remote Strategic Analytics for Sustainable Agriculture

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Professional development

Global team exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sustainable Agriculture Systems Analyst to join a global sustainability consulting leader. You will analyze agricultural systems, model impacts, and deliver data-driven strategies for resilient food systems.

The role is fully remote, international, and requires an advanced degree with 7+ years in sustainability analytics, including LCA and footprinting expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Economics).
• 7+ years analyzing agricultural systems with emphasis on sustainability assessment.
• Experience with LCA, carbon footprinting, water footprinting, or related environmental methods.
• Proficiency in statistical software (R, Stata) and data visualization tools.
• Strong research, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects remotely.
• Solid understanding of global agricultural challenges and SDGs.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of agricultural systems to assess sustainability performance.
• Develop quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate environmental impacts (carbon, water, biodiversity).
• Model social and economic viability of different agricultural approaches and technologies.
• Research best practices in sustainable agriculture, regenerative farming, and circular economy.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and case studies for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate remotely with a global team of scientists, consultants, and industry experts.
• Contribute to the development of sustainability metrics, tools, and frameworks.
• Stay informed about policy developments and market trends in sustainable agriculture.

Skills

LCA

Carbon footprinting

Water footprinting

Analytical modeling

Data visualization

Research/writing

Remote collaboration

Supply chain analysis

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

R

Stata

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Sustainable Agriculture Systems Analyst to join a global sustainability consulting leader. You will analyze agricultural systems, model impacts, and deliver data-driven strategies for resilient food systems.

The role is fully remote, international, and requires an advanced degree with 7+ years in sustainability analytics, including LCA and footprinting expertise.