Irrigation Designer

Fluidra Waterlinx (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water management industry is seeking an Irrigation Designer to join their team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing innovative irrigation designs, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality solutions that meet customer needs. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering exceptional service and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years' working experience in irrigation design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or IrriCad.
• Knowledge of irrigation products like Hunter, Rainbird, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop irrigation and fluid handling designs using digital drawings.
• Meet with developers and architects to promote design solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Results-driven

Education

National Senior Certificate / Matric / Grade 12 Certificate

LIA or SABI accredited qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

IrriCad

MS Office

Job description

Job category : Other : Design, Architecture and Property

Location : Johannesburg

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : No

Introduction

We are looking for an Irrigation Designer based at our Head office in Denver.

Create the perfect pool experience.

Fluidra aims to provide a fun and inclusive work environment where our values guide our behavior.

We strive to provide the perfect pool experience, responsibly.

We have a strong geographical footprint with operations in over 45 countries.

In South Africa, we have a workforce of over staff.

About the role

The purpose of the role is to develop Irrigation, Fluid Handling, and Pool designs and solutions in the form of digital drawings, using programs such as AutoCAD & IrriCad.

Meeting with Developers, Architects, Civil Engineers, and Landscape Architects for promoting design office and client relations will be key to success.

Design pragmatic solutions whilst considering cost, life cycle, manufacturing, and customer requirements of design.

Keep the Branch Manager informed of any new leads or design requests.

Gather information for the design from the Sales Representative and/or Customer.

Conduct site inspections to support design information where required.

Complete design and submit to the client within specified time frames, ensuring accurate technical documentation.

Provide technical product support to Branch Staff and Customers.

Provide in-house training for Branch Staff and Customers on Irrigation and Fluid Handling products when needed.

Provide a weekly report to the Fluid and Irrigation Account Manager and Product Manager.

Responsible for all technical administration and record-keeping (including legal compliance).

Meet with Developers, Architects, Civil Engineers, and Landscape Architects for promoting design office and client relations.

Fluidra is a workplace where everyone can develop.

Minimum Requirements

• National Senior Certificate / Matric / Grade 12 Certificate (Completed).
• LIA or SABI accredited qualification will be preferred.
• 5 - 8 years' working experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD and/or IrriCad.
• Knowledge of Hunter, Rainbird, Torro, Orbit, Krain, Weathermatic Irrigation products, and Fluid handling products.
• An astute attention to detail.
• Drive to achieve results.
• Experience with borehole pumps and centrifugal pumps and pump curves.
• Surveying of sites and existing Irrigation and Fluid Handling systems.
• High achievement orientation.
• Concern for order, quality, and accuracy.
• High customer service orientation.

If you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks after the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.