Hybrid Irrigation Systems Engineer — Water-Smart Farming

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage large-scale irrigation across agricultural lands. The role blends fieldwork with office duties to optimize water use, protect crops, and reduce costs through modern irrigation technologies and water management strategies.

You will design drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot layouts, oversee installation and maintenance, monitor systems with hydrological data and sensors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering with irrigation specialization.
• Experience designing and managing large-scale agricultural irrigation systems.
• Proficiency with CAD for irrigation layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer customized irrigation systems tailored to crop needs and site conditions.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure.
• Assess existing systems to identify inefficiencies and improvements.
• Develop water management plans for efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Use hydrological data, forecasts and sensor readings to schedule irrigation.
• Troubleshoot irrigation equipment and networks.
• Stay updated on irrigation technology and water conservation methods.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to integrate irrigation with operations in Klerksdorp.

Skills

Irrigation hydraulics

Water distribution networks

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Field and office flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in irrigation

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage large-scale irrigation across agricultural lands. The role blends fieldwork with office duties to optimize water use, protect crops, and reduce costs through modern irrigation technologies and water management strategies.

You will design drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot layouts, oversee installation and maintenance, monitor systems with hydrological data and sensors, and