Field Technician

Mayfly; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established Agri‑Technology company is seeking a dynamic and self‑motivated Field Technician to implement and support on-farm technologies. The role involves data capture, client management, and liaison with farmers to ensure effective technology usage. Suitable candidates should have a degree in Agronomy or related fields and possess strong communication skills. This position is based in Mbombela, Mpumalanga.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, Agri‑Tech, Plant Sciences, or related field.
• Proficiency in digital tools, mobile apps, and software platforms is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Implementing, monitoring, and supporting on-farm technologies.
• Creating and verifying client accounts and assisting with invoice generation.
• Configuring and maintaining controllers and monitoring data flow.
• Conducting regular client visits and maintaining strong communication.

Skills

Proficiency in digital tools, mobile apps, and software platforms

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to perform physical farm work

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, Agri‑Tech, Plant Sciences

Tools

IoT sensors

Job description

An established Agri‑Technology company seeking a dynamic and self‑motivated Field Technician to be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and supporting on‑farm technologies, crop season planning, and in‑field data capture.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, Agri‑Tech, Plant Sciences, or related field
• Proficiency in digital tools, mobile apps, and software platforms (advantageous)
• Ability to perform physical farm work and digital data entry / analysis with high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel when required

Responsibilities

• Creating and verifying client accounts, managing user roles, monitoring payment statuses, and assisting with invoice generation and follow‑ups in the software platform
• Assigning standardized farm names, validating geographic data, positioning climate stations, and supporting pricing tier allocation in the software platform
• Configuring and maintaining controllers, monitoring data flow, troubleshooting issues, and interpreting logs for irrigation schedules
• Setting up fertilizer mixes, monitoring tank status, creating irrigation schedules, tracking EC/moisture data, and linking or unlinking programs to controllers
• Configuring fields, installing and calibrating IoT sensors (soil, canopy, phenology), monitoring data via mobile app, and managing field valves and irrigation zones
• Recording canopy growth, fruit development, phenology, and soil moisture; editing inaccurate data and providing timely field reports
• Supporting season setup (crop selection, canopy/root calibration, irrigation specs), entering and validating analysis data, and cross‑checking setups against benchmarks
• Inputting data, generating reports, flagging anomalies, comparing seasonal trends, and maintaining accurate fertilizer and crop performance records
• Conducting regular client visits, providing clear field reports, and maintaining strong communication to build relationships
• Ensuring sensor data, fertilizer records, and schedules meet audit standards, with consultants and agronomists conducting monthly and seasonal reviews