Field Technician - Hoedspruit

EdUpStairs; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Technovation Hoedspruit in Limpopo, South Africa seeks a field samples assistant to collect soil, leaf and water samples and manage documentation. You will capture precise location data, prepare samples for lab analysis, and maintain weekly equipment checks.

Applicants should have a National Senior Certificate; agriculture experience is an advantage. Willingness to travel and work long hours is required; Afrikaans and English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate is required.
• Agriculture qualification is advantageous.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect soil, water, leaf and other samples as per SOP.
• Capture location data using Trimble or MYFARMWEB CAPTURE.
• Complete online job cards and route samples to labs.
• Complete weekly machine checklists.
• Perform related duties and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Bilingual communication (Afrikaans/Eng

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Team & independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

National Senior Certificate

Agriculture qualification (advantage)

Job description

Agri Technovation Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa Posted 26 Oct 2026

Supporting Agriculture Specialists and Soil Scientists by collecting various Agri-samples (soil, leaves, water, etc.) according to standardised SOP’s and sending the samples and related paperwork to the relevant lab for analysis. This position is based in Hoedspruit.

Main Responsibilities

• Collect soil, water, leave, petiole, etc. samples from various farms as per relevant SOP.
• Capture location data on Trimble or MYFARMWEB™ CAPTURE.
• Complete the relevant online job card for every sample collected by accurately capturing data on the relevant form.
  
• Ensure samples are sent to the correct laboratories.
• Complete weekly machine checklists.
• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Capabilities

• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
• Able to lift and carry > 12 pounds/6kg comfortably
  
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with routine work but flexible enough to adjust to ad hoc situations
• Able to work under pressure
  
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Able to work in a team environment as well as on your own

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• Agriculture Qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Experience with agriculture will be advantageous

Other specific requirements

• Must own or be able to acquire a suitable pickup truck (bakkie)
• Must be available to work every second Saturday, as required
• Must be willing to travel extensively, both locally and internationally
• Must be prepared to work long hours when necessary
  

Preference will be given to candidates residing in the area as no relocation assistance will be provided.