Automation Operations Lead - Irrigation & IoT Systems

Joubert & Associates; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Agriplas (Gauteng) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Automation Department and drive efficiency across projects. You will oversee installation, testing and commissioning of irrigation, fertigation, control, radio and IoT systems, while coaching technicians nationwide and improving processes.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree in electronic/electric/mechatronic/industrial fields, with 5+ years of team management and a proactive, multilingual (English/Afrikaans)

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electronic/Electric/Mechatronic/Industrial fields.
• At least 5 years of experience managing a team.
• Background in automation or automation systems.
• Experience in technical design is beneficial.
• Proven ability to develop systems and processes to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Automation Department team across the country.
• Develop and implement systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and testing of automation and fertigation systems.
• Attend to client queries and allocate tasks to the team.
• Oversee development of Proof of Concepts and field trials.

Skills

Team management

Automation background

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

English & Afrikaans

Education

Engineering degree (Electronic / Electric / Mechatronic / Industrial)

Job description

Agriplas (Gauteng) seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the Automation Department and drive efficiency across projects. You will oversee installation, testing and commissioning of irrigation, fertigation, control, radio and IoT systems, while coaching technicians nationwide and improving processes.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree in electronic/electric/mechatronic/industrial fields, with 5+ years of team management and a proactive, multilingual (English/Afrikaans)