Senior Precision Agriculture Engineer – Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Agricultural Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of precision farming systems, integrating GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics.

You will collaborate with research teams and farm managers to implement scalable solutions across Gauteng and beyond, with a strong emphasis on field testing and practical operation in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with agricultural applications.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in agricultural engineering, with a focus on precision farming systems.
• Strong knowledge of sensor technologies, IoT devices, GPS/GNSS, and data acquisition systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical modeling, and programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Experience with CAD software for system design and schematic development.
• Familiarity with drone technology and aerial data capture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new precision agriculture technologies and integrated systems.
• Oversee the installation, calibration, and maintenance of precision farming equipment on client farms.
• Develop data acquisition and management strategies for large-scale agricultural operations.
• Analyze sensor data, satellite imagery, and other sources to provide actionable insights for farm management.
• Collaborate with software developers to create user-friendly interfaces and data visualization tools.
• Provide technical support and training to farm staff on the operation and utilization of precision farming technology.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in agricultural engineering and precision farming.
• Conduct field trials to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure that all systems comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for agricultural technology development within Pretoria, Gauteng.

Skills

Agricultural engineering

Data analysis

Python

R

Sensor technologies

IoT

GPS/GNSS

CAD

Drone technology

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Drone technology

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Agricultural Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of precision farming systems, integrating GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics.

You will collaborate with research teams and farm managers to implement scalable solutions across Gauteng and beyond, with a strong emphasis on field testing and practical operation in a hybrid work setting.