Remote Sustainable Farming Systems Lead

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 988,000 - 1,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Work-life balance

Access to cutting-edge research

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Farming Systems Manager to advance sustainable farming across diverse projects. You will design, implement, and continually improve systems, focusing on ecological balance, water conservation, and soil health.

Ideal candidates bring a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of hands-on experience in sustainable farming, agroecology, and IPM. This remote role emphasizes strong collaboration with farm teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroecology, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience managing or designing sustainable farming systems.
• Deep knowledge of organic farming, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, and conservation.
• Experience with soil science, integrated pest management, and water conservation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting ecological data.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills for virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee sustainable farming strategies and system designs.
• Monitor operations for ecological impact, resource efficiency, and soil health.
• Research and recommend practices like cover cropping, composting, natural pest control.
• Provide remote guidance to farm teams on sustainable techniques.
• Evaluate system effectiveness and propose improvements.
• Ensure adherence to organic certification standards and sustainability protocols.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to share knowledge and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports on system performance and environmental impact.
• Stay updated on research and advancements in sustainable agriculture.
• Contribute to training materials and workshops for staff and partners.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Project management

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Sustainable Agriculture, Agroecology, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sustainable Farming Systems Manager to advance sustainable farming across diverse projects. You will design, implement, and continually improve systems, focusing on ecological balance, water conservation, and soil health.

Ideal candidates bring a Master’s degree and at least 6 years of hands-on experience in sustainable farming, agroecology, and IPM. This remote role emphasizes strong collaboration with farm teams and stakeholders.