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Job Description

We are looking for an Agrometeorologist to join a leading agricultural research and meteorology team in KwaZulu Natal. This is a highly technical role requiring expertise in weather monitoring systems, data analysis, and research to support crop forecasting and advisory services for farmers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, install, program, and troubleshoot automatic weather stations (AWS).
• Serve as the technical expert for weather station operations, supporting internal technical staff.
• Monitor and analyse weather and crop data to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Extract, interpret, and report data from crop forecasting systems.
• Advise farmers and external stakeholders on accessing and interpreting weather and crop reports.
• Contribute to research projects with technical expertise and analytical insights.
• Stay updated on technological advancements and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
• Collaborate closely with crop modelers and scientific programmers.

Min Requirement:

• Master's degree in Agricultural Meteorology or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as an agricultural meteorologist
• Strong technical expertise with automatic weather stations (installation, programming, troubleshooting).
• Data analysis and programming skills (Python, SQL, or similar).
• Ability to guide technical staff and support farmers and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and research capabilities.
• Valid driver's license (required for travel to field sites).

Why Apply:

• Relocation support for candidates moving to Durban.
• Opportunity to work in a technical, research-driven environment.
• Hands-on experience with innovative agricultural technologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Travel to southern African regions for research and field engagement.

If you have a passion for meteorology, agricultural research, and technical innovation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on farming and crop forecasting.