Senior Agricultural Data Analyst - Hybrid & Impact-Driven

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Professional development

Access to ag tech resources

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand is seeking a Senior Agricultural Analyst to drive data-led decisions in South Africa's farming sector. You'll analyze yields, prices, weather patterns, and market trends to inform resource allocation and profitability.

You will build dashboards, partner with agronomists and operations teams, and mentor junior analysts while translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in agricultural analysis or related analytical role.
• Experience with large datasets using R, Python and SQL for analysis.
• Strong understanding of agricultural production systems, supply chains, and economics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of agricultural data to identify trends and forecast opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards for management and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with agronomists, researchers, and operations managers on pilot programs for new techniques and technologies.
• Provide expert insights on regulatory changes, trade policies, and environmental factors affecting agriculture.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to methodological improvements in analytics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication & presentation

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Data Science, Statistics, or related field

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Midrand is seeking a Senior Agricultural Analyst to drive data-led decisions in South Africa's farming sector. You'll analyze yields, prices, weather patterns, and market trends to inform resource allocation and profitability.

You will build dashboards, partner with agronomists and operations teams, and mentor junior analysts while translating complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.