Field Service Precision Farming Mechanisation Technician

Sentraal-Suid Co; Swellendam; On-site; ZAR 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentraal-Suid Co (SSK) in Swellendam, Western Cape, is seeking a qualified Technician for its Mechanisation division. You will manage maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment, with emphasis on electronic and mechanical diagnostics and flexible hours based on operational needs.

The role requires hands-on experience with agricultural equipment, EST diagnostic tools, and a proven ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose and repair agricultural mechanisation equipment.
• Experience with EST diagnostic tools and precision farming tech preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime and field service as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex mechanical repairs on agricultural mechanisation equipment.
• Conduct fault-finding and electronic diagnostics using EST diagnostic software.
• Maintain, calibrate, and support precision farming technology systems.
• Work on specialised agricultural machinery brands, including New Holland, Rovic, and Amazone products.
• Perform effectively under high-pressure conditions to meet deadlines.
• Be available for overtime and field service work as required.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Overtime readiness

Field service

Education

Trade qualification / Diesel Mechanic

Tools

EST diagnostic tools

Precision farming technology

Job description

Sentraal-Suid Co (SSK) in Swellendam, Western Cape, is seeking a qualified Technician for its Mechanisation division. You will manage maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment, with emphasis on electronic and mechanical diagnostics and flexible hours based on operational needs.

The role requires hands-on experience with agricultural equipment, EST diagnostic tools, and a proven ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.