Hybrid Agricultural Technician – Field Operations (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Hands-on field experience

Professional development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support Cape Town field operations, combining hands-on farming with admin tasks. You’ll assist planting, cultivation, and harvesting, operate machinery, monitor crops, collect data, and collaborate with agronomists and farm managers in a hybrid work setup.

The role emphasizes understanding of agronomy, pest identification, and record-keeping, with travel to nearby farms and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or relevant experience in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with agricultural operations and machinery.
• Knowledge of crop growth cycles, pest identification, and basic agronomy.
• Proficiency in data collection and record-keeping.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to different farm locations near Cape Town.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Understanding of hybrid work dynamics, balancing field and office tasks.

Responsabilités

• Assist in implementing planting, cultivation, and harvesting schedules.
• Operate and maintain agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Monitor crop health and report observations.
• Assist with soil sampling and water management activities.
• Conduct regular field inspections and data collection.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides per guidelines and safety.
• Support research and development trials on the farm.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on site.
• Maintain accurate records of field activities, inputs, and observations.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farm managers, and other technical staff.

Connaissances

Agriculture knowledge

Machinery operation

Crop growth knowledge

Data collection

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Outdoor work

Driver’s license

Basic computer literacy

Hybrid work understanding

Formation

Technical qualification in Agriculture/Horticulture

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support Cape Town field operations, combining hands-on farming with admin tasks. You’ll assist planting, cultivation, and harvesting, operate machinery, monitor crops, collect data, and collaborate with agronomists and farm managers in a hybrid work setup.

The role emphasizes understanding of agronomy, pest identification, and record-keeping, with travel to nearby farms and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.