Irrigation Systems Engineer – Sustainable Ag Tech

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 350 000 - 520 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary package

Advanced irrigation technologies

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

Water-conscious agriculture focus

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to join our client’s agricultural team in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining irrigation systems to optimize water use and crop health in the Nelspruit region.

You will collaborate with farm managers and agronomists to assess irrigation needs, select technologies, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to sustainable water management across diverse farming operations.

Qualificações

• A degree or technical qualification in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Water Resource Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in design, installation, and maintenance of agricultural irrigation systems.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, water flow dynamics, and soil-water-plant relationships.
• Proficiency with irrigation scheduling software and water management technologies.
• Experience with drip, pivot, and overhead irrigation methods.
• Willing to travel within the Mpumalanga region.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop efficient irrigation systems tailored to crop and soil conditions.
• Install, operate, and maintain irrigation equipment (drip, sprinkler, center pivot).
• Monitor water usage and soil moisture levels and adjust irrigation schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair irrigation systems to minimize downtime and water waste.
• Conduct site assessments and provide recommendations for improving irrigation efficiency and water conservation.
• Train farm staff on operation and maintenance of irrigation equipment.

Conhecimentos

Hydraulics

Water management

Soil-water-plant relationships

Irrigation scheduling software

Water management technologies

Formação académica

Agricultural Engineering / Agronomy / Water Resource Management

Ferramentas

Irrigation scheduling software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Specialist to join our client’s agricultural team in Mpumalanga. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining irrigation systems to optimize water use and crop health in the Nelspruit region.

You will collaborate with farm managers and agronomists to assess irrigation needs, select technologies, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to sustainable water management across diverse farming operations.