Field Agricultural Technician: Modern Farming & Training

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

On-the-job training

Career development in Rustenburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support crop production, soil management, and machinery maintenance on our client's farm. The role offers hands-on experience in a key agricultural region and opportunities to work with advanced farming technologies.

You will operate tractors and irrigation systems, collect soil and plant data, and assist agronomists and farm managers with planting, fertilizing, and pest control programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Agricultural Science or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with agricultural equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Good record-keeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery.
• Assist planting, fertilizing, and pest control programs.
• Collect soil and plant samples for analysis.
• Monitor crop growth and report observations.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on farm equipment.

Skills

Machinery operation

Field data collection

Outdoor work

Record keeping

Education

Diploma in Agricultural Science

Certificate in related technical field

Tools

Agricultural machinery

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support crop production, soil management, and machinery maintenance on our client's farm. The role offers hands-on experience in a key agricultural region and opportunities to work with advanced farming technologies.

You will operate tractors and irrigation systems, collect soil and plant data, and assist agronomists and farm managers with planting, fertilizing, and pest control programs.