Agrometeorologist - Durban

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Agricultural Meteorology or related field

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as an agricultural meteorologist preferably in a crop research/production environment

A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel throughout the sugarcane producing areas of South Africa and Southern Africa

Strong understanding of South African climatic patterns and agro-ecological zones

Knowledge and Skills:

Basic programming skills in R, Python, or similar languages for data analysis and automation of workflows

Hands-on experience with the installation, calibration, operation, and maintenance of automatic weather stations (AWS) and environmental sensors

Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex climate information into practical recommendations

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Experience in collecting, processing, and analysing weather and climate data for agricultural applications (e.g. crop modelling, drought risk analysis, seasonal forecasting)

Industries:Farming

Function: Others