Agricultural Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development and training

Collaborative engineering environment

Access to advanced engineering tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer in Vereeniging to design, test, and implement advanced farming solutions. You will drive improvements across irrigation, land management, and mechanization projects.

The role requires a solid technical background, hands-on problem solving, and strong collaboration with agronomists and farm managers to advance agricultural technology and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agricultural engineering or related industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other engineering design tools.
• Strong understanding of agricultural machinery, hydraulics and farm power systems.
• Experience with irrigation design and water management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Optimize existing farm systems, including irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation structures.
• Develop and implement plans for farm infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Analyze agricultural processes to identify areas for improvement through engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in all engineering projects.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farm managers, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Engineer to contribute to innovation and efficiency in their farming operations based in Vereeniging . This role involves designing, developing, and implementing solutions for various agricultural challenges, including mechanization, irrigation, and land management. You will work on projects that aim to improve productivity, sustainability, and safety across the agricultural sector in the Gauteng region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, problem-solving aptitude, and a passion for applying engineering principles to modern agriculture, driving technological advancements on the farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Optimize existing farm systems, including irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation structures.
• Develop and implement plans for farm infrastructure development and maintenance.
• Analyze agricultural processes to identify areas for improvement through engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards in all engineering projects.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farm managers, and other stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in agricultural engineering or a related industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other relevant engineering design tools.
• Strong understanding of agricultural machinery, hydraulics, and farm power systems.
• Experience with irrigation design and water management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative agricultural projects in the Gauteng province.
• Access to advanced engineering tools and technologies.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative environment focused on advancing agricultural technology and sustainability.