Farm Machinery Optimization Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced diagnostic tools

Training opportunities

Impactful role

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Farm Mechanization Specialist to manage a fleet of agricultural machinery and ensure peak efficiency across farm operations.

You will oversee repairs, preventative maintenance, and safe operation of tractors, harvesters and implements, while training staff and coordinating spare parts.

This role offers a stable, hands-on environment with access to advanced diagnostic tools and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a mechanic or technician in agricultural machinery.
• Knowledge of tractors, harvesters, and implements.
• Ability to read manuals and schematics.
• Strong organizational skills for workshop and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of farm machinery, vehicles, and equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance program.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers.
• Train staff on operation and basic maintenance.

Skills

Farm machinery expertise

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Workshop management

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Farm Mechanization Specialist to manage a fleet of agricultural machinery and ensure peak efficiency across farm operations.

You will oversee repairs, preventative maintenance, and safe operation of tractors, harvesters and implements, while training staff and coordinating spare parts.

This role offers a stable, hands-on environment with access to advanced diagnostic tools and opportunities for professional growth.