Field Crop Technician - Growth & Skill Development

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Career advancement

Modern farming tech

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, invites applications for a hands-on Agricultural Technician to support farming operations, crop cultivation, pest control, and equipment maintenance on-site.

You will work with farm managers and agronomists, apply technical skills, monitor crops, assist with soil sampling, and help ensure daily operations run smoothly while gaining practical experience in a growing agricultural region.

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or certificate in Agriculture, Agronomy, or a related technical field.
• Experience on a farm is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of crop production, pest management, and soil science is required.
• Ability to operate farm machinery safely.
• Good physical condition for manual work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides under supervision.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and irrigation systems.
• Monitor crop health and report observations.
• Assist with soil sampling and basic laboratory analysis.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment.

Skills

Crop production basics

Pest management basics

Soil science basics

Equipment operation safety

Laboratory sampling basics

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture/Agronomy

Tools

Farm machinery

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, invites applications for a hands-on Agricultural Technician to support farming operations, crop cultivation, pest control, and equipment maintenance on-site.

You will work with farm managers and agronomists, apply technical skills, monitor crops, assist with soil sampling, and help ensure daily operations run smoothly while gaining practical experience in a growing agricultural region.