Field Soil & Water Management Technician

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 350 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Provident fund

On-site training & development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician to join our Durban team, focusing on soil and water management across on-site field operations. You will perform fieldwork, collect data, and apply scientific principles to address agricultural challenges on our lands.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach with at least 3 years of field experience and solid knowledge of soil testing and irrigation systems. Durban-based posting emphasizes on-site presence and sustainable land stewardship.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's in Agriculture, Soil Science, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of practical fieldwork experience in soil and water management.
• Proficiency with soil testing kits and water quality monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of sustainable agricultural practices and conservation techniques.

Responsabilités

• Conduct regular field assessments of soil conditions and nutrient levels.
• Implement and monitor irrigation systems for efficient water use.
• Develop and apply soil improvement strategies such as fertilization and cover cropping.
• Collect samples for laboratory analysis and interpret results.
• Operate and maintain agricultural equipment related to soil and water management.
• Document field activities and observations for reporting.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Outdoor work

Data collection

Formation

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Agriculture/Soil Science

Outils

Soil testing kits

Water quality monitoring equipment

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician to join our Durban team, focusing on soil and water management across on-site field operations. You will perform fieldwork, collect data, and apply scientific principles to address agricultural challenges on our lands.

The role requires a practical, hands-on approach with at least 3 years of field experience and solid knowledge of soil testing and irrigation systems. Durban-based posting emphasizes on-site presence and sustainable land stewardship.