Senior Agronomist: Remote Precision Farming & AI Insights

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work

Cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agronomist for a fully remote-first role within South Africa. You will develop and implement cutting-edge agronomic strategies leveraging data analytics, precision farming, and sustainable practices to optimize crops and resource use.

You will analyze soil health, design crop management plans, and integrate IoT sensors, drones, and AI-driven insights. Travel for field assessments is occasional, and you will collaborate with a dispersed team to deliver measurable

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Agronomy or related field.
• 7+ years in agronomy with crop science and field operations.
• Experience with precision agriculture tech, data analysis (R, Python), and GIS.
• Ability to develop and implement crop management plans for multiple crops.
• Strong knowledge in soil science, plant physiology, entomology, and pathology.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for field assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform soil analysis and crop health assessments using advanced tools.
• Develop crop management plans including fertilization, irrigation, and pest control.
• Evaluate and integrate IoT sensors, drones, and AI analytics into farming operations.
• Provide guidance to farm managers on best practices and tech adoption.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and preempt issues.
• Collaborate with R&D to test and validate new products and methods.
• Prepare reports and presentations on findings and recommendations.
• Stay updated on advances in agronomy and sustainable farming.

Skills

Precision agriculture

Data analysis

GIS

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Masters in Agronomy

PhD in Agronomy

Tools

R

Python

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agronomist for a fully remote-first role within South Africa. You will develop and implement cutting-edge agronomic strategies leveraging data analytics, precision farming, and sustainable practices to optimize crops and resource use.

You will analyze soil health, design crop management plans, and integrate IoT sensors, drones, and AI-driven insights. Travel for field assessments is occasional, and you will collaborate with a dispersed team to deliver measurable