HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A horticultural solutions provider is seeking a self-starter for the Horticultural Systems Technician role in East London. The candidate must have a valid driver's license and demonstrate strong technical abilities. Responsibilities include installation of greenhouse systems and regular travel to assist clients. Market-related salary plus company benefits offered.

Benefits

Company phone

Vehicle for business purposes

Corporate clothing

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license Code 08 and clean record.
• Experience with industrial automation and/or irrigation systems is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission greenhouse process computers.
• Install and commission fertiliser dosing systems.
• Install and commission greenhouse automation devices.
• Install and commission irrigation controllers.
• Service and calibrate equipment like tools and machines.
• Travel to assist with installations or technical problems.

Skills

Installation of greenhouse process computers

Installation of fertiliser dosing systems

Installation of greenhouse automation

Installation of irrigation controllers

Service and calibrate equipment

Electronics skills (RS485 networks)

In-house fabrication (welding, fitting)

Onsite trouble-shooting

Customer programming assistance

Workshop maintenance

Strong technical ability

Job description

HORTICULTURAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN/EAST LONDON – Our client is looking for a self-starter, who is able to use their initiative, work independently, and think on their feet. A strong communicator, and collaborator, with the ability to work in a team environment, AND most importantly be prepared to travel and be away from home fairly frequently. MUST HAVE, valid driver's license Code 08, and clean record.

Requirements

• Ability to Install and commission greenhouse process computers
• Ability to Install and commission fertiliser dosing systems – both plumbing and control – and similar greenhouse
• Ability to Install and commission greenhouse automation – motor/gearboxes, fans and similar electrically operated devices
• Ability to Install and commission irrigation controllers
• Service and calibrate equipment like tools and machines
• Ideally, must have electronics skills (RS485 networks and controllers like gate motors or irrigation computers) and some experience with industrial automation and/or irrigation systems.
• In-house fabrication (welding, fitting) of equipment like steel pump stands, frames and pump units
• Onsite or remote trouble‑shooting of equipment malfunctions, assisting customers with DIY repairs, sometimes after hours
• Assisting customers with programming of controllers
• Travel to site to assist with installation or solving technical problems
• Maintain our workshop in good running order
• Strong technical ability and problem-solving skills

Salary – Market related depending on experience + company phone, vehicle for business purposes, corporate clothing and all travel expenses.

Application process: Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e‑mail CV to [e-mail], ensure you use “HORTITECH” as a reference in the subject field. Please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 4 weeks.