Senior Agricultural Technologist - Precision Farming Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Hybrid work arrangement

Access to cutting-edge agricultural 기술

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agricultural Technologist in Kimberley for a hybrid role combining hands-on farm work with remote data analysis. You will implement precision farming, oversee machinery and irrigation systems, and lead data-driven improvements in yield and resource use.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Agricultural Technology or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Agricultural Technology, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural technology or precision farming.
• Proficiency with agricultural software, data analysis tools and farm management systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies, including GPS, sensors, and drones.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of advanced farm machinery and irrigation systems.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret agricultural data to optimize planting, fertilizing, and pest control.
• Conduct field tests for new agricultural products and technologies.
• Train farm staff on new technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate new solutions.

Skills

Precision farming

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or diploma in Agricultural Technology or related field

Tools

Farm management systems

Agricultural software

GPS technologies

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agricultural Technologist in Kimberley for a hybrid role combining hands-on farm work with remote data analysis. You will implement precision farming, oversee machinery and irrigation systems, and lead data-driven improvements in yield and resource use.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Agricultural Technology or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong analytical skills.