Flexible Field Technician — Advanced Ag Equipment (Upington)

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Latest agricultural technology

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Specialized Agricultural Equipment Technician to service, repair and install a range of farming machinery in Upington, Northern Cape. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running during peak farming seasons.

The role requires reading manuals and schematics, with travel to client sites and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Technician in agricultural or heavy machinery.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, parts catalogs, schematics.
• Experience with diesel engines and farm equipment systems.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot and fix mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues specific to farming machinery.
• Conduct installations and set-up of new agricultural equipment at client farm sites.
• Interpret technical manuals, parts diagrams, and schematics for effective servicing.
• Respond to service calls and emergency repair needs from farmers in the Northern Cape.
• Ensure repairs meet high standards for reliability and safety.
• Maintain service records and manage parts inventory.
• Provide basic operational guidance to equipment operators.
• Adhere to safety regulations when working with heavy machinery.

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Specialized Agricultural Equipment Technician to service, repair and install a range of farming machinery in Upington, Northern Cape. You will diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues and perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running during peak farming seasons.

The role requires reading manuals and schematics, with travel to client sites and a valid driver’s license.