Job Description

The Precision Farming specialists provides support and technical expertise to growers and dealers who are using precision technologies on their farms.
Qualifications

• Matric - a focus on sciences such as Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Agricultural Business would be of advantage.
• Certified crop adviser certification may also be required.
• Needs to be fully proficient in both Afrikaans and English.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years' experience at a similar level
• Previous experience of working within an agricultural industry is beneficial.
• Previous manufacturing experience a must.

Duties

• Implement actual work of grid and contour differential global positioning systems for soil sampling, developing information maps, recommendation maps and yield maps.
• Implement variable rate application systems of lime and nutrients.
• Clear understanding of income statements and budgets
• Implement practical application of record keeping and nutrient management plans
• Marketing precision agriculture program to producers with minimum annual sales

targets. * Set up sales meetings within sales area which offer an opportunity for sales and improved public relations

• Provides technical service and recommendations to patrons and prospects based on proficient knowledge of fertilization/ chemical calculation and other formulations
• Assist customers in installing and calibrating their precision equipment
• Provides training for other retail employees in precision ag
• Handle customer concerns and complaints
• Interpret satellite remote sensing to identify and map field variability
• Using GPS and soil test zones, locate fields by legal land description and perform soil
• sampling duties in field.

Job Competencies

• Sound interpersonal skills, creativity, and ability to mix with other people
• Excellent verbal ability, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent language skills (verbal and written) - Ability to speak in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to lead and take initiative
• Creative thinker and open to new ideas