Coastal Agricultural Technician - Hands-on Farm Ops

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Safety equipment

Coastal region work

Stable position

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a hands-on Agricultural Technician to support daily farm operations, maintain equipment, and care for crops in a coastal setting.

You will work under the farm manager, assisting with planting, harvesting, irrigation, pest control, and general maintenance, with emphasis on reliability, practical skills, and teamwork.

Reliable fitness for manual labor in varying weather is valued, and a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Agricultural Technician or farm hand.
• Ability to operate and maintain agricultural machinery.
• Understanding of crop cultivation, irrigation, pest control.
• Physically fit for manual labor in various weather.
• Good teamwork and communication.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain farm machinery (tractors, harvesters, planting equipment).
• Perform routine inspections and basic repairs on equipment and irrigation systems.
• Support planting, cultivation, and harvesting according to schedules.
• Implement pest and disease monitoring and assist with treatments.
• Help manage irrigation systems and water distribution.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of farm buildings and work areas.

Skills

Machinery operation

Basic repairs

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Driver's license

Tools

Tractors

Harvesters

Irrigation systems

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a hands-on Agricultural Technician to support daily farm operations, maintain equipment, and care for crops in a coastal setting.

You will work under the farm manager, assisting with planting, harvesting, irrigation, pest control, and general maintenance, with emphasis on reliability, practical skills, and teamwork.

Reliable fitness for manual labor in varying weather is valued, and a valid driver's license is preferred.