Irrigation Systems Engineer: Smart Water Solutions for Agriculture

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer for Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on designing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing irrigation systems across farming operations, with emphasis on water conservation and sustainable practices.

You will collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to ensure crops receive optimal water resources, improving yields while minimizing waste. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a specialization in irrigation.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, water flow, soil-plant-water relationships and irrigation scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software for irrigation layouts.
• Experience with various irrigation methods and technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and oversee installation of irrigation systems (drip, pivot, furrow).
• Inspect and maintain irrigation infrastructure, addressing issues promptly.
• Monitor water usage and system performance; adjust to optimize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot pumps, pipes, valves, filters and control systems.
• Evaluate and adopt new irrigation technologies and practices for better water management.
• Develop schematics, maps and records of irrigation systems.

Skills

Hydraulics

Irrigation scheduling

Soil-plant-water relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural/Mechanical/Civil Engineering with irrigation specialization

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer for Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on designing, installing, maintaining, and optimizing irrigation systems across farming operations, with emphasis on water conservation and sustainable practices.

You will collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to ensure crops receive optimal water resources, improving yields while minimizing waste. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.