Field Agricultural Tech: Soil & Water Research

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid training programs

Opportunities to work on diverse R&D项目

Collaborative research environment

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support soil and water research across field trials. You will assist senior researchers, conduct soil and water sampling, and perform basic laboratory tests on-site.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of practical experience. Candidates must be prepared to work outdoors, travel to field sites, and operate laboratory equipment in a collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or diploma in relevant field (Agriculture, Soil Science, Environmental Science).
• Minimum 2 years of practical field or lab experience.
• Strong knowledge of soils, nutrients, and water management.
• Ability to follow protocols and collect data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute field experiments on soil and water management.
• Collect soil and water samples per protocols.
• Perform routine lab analyses (pH, nutrients, moisture).
• Operate and maintain field and lab equipment.
• Record and present data accurately.
• Monitor irrigation and water usage on plots.
• Calibrate instruments used in field and lab.
• Prepare samples and assist data interpretation.
• Ensure safety procedures in field and lab.

Skills

Soil science

Field data collection

Laboratory analysis

Data entry

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Soil Science, Environmental Science

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support soil and water research across field trials. You will assist senior researchers, conduct soil and water sampling, and perform basic laboratory tests on-site.

The role requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of practical experience. Candidates must be prepared to work outdoors, travel to field sites, and operate laboratory equipment in a collaborative research environment.