Irrigation Systems Technician

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tools provided

On-site training

Exposure to large-scale farming nearUp

Water conservation impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Irrigation Systems Technician to manage water systems on agricultural properties near Upington in the Northern Cape. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair drip, sprinkler, and pivot irrigation systems to optimize water use.

Join a team focused on sustainable farming practices. Practical hydraulics knowledge and hands-on tool experience are valued as you support large-scale operations in this arid region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Irrigation Technician or in a related field.
• Strong understanding of irrigation principles, hydraulics, and water management.
• Proficiency using hand and power tools for installation and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot).
• Troubleshoot irrigation equipment, pumps, and controllers.
• Inspect irrigation infrastructure for performance and issues.
• Manage water flow rates and pressure for crops.
• Assist design and planning of new irrigation installations.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities, repairs, and system performance.

Skills

Irrigation experience

Hydraulics

Water management

Tools use

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a skilled Irrigation Systems Technician to manage and maintain efficient water management systems on their agricultural properties near Upington . This role is crucial for optimizing water usage, ensuring crop health, and supporting sustainable agricultural practices in this arid region. You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various irrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems. The ideal candidate has strong technical aptitude, a practical understanding of hydraulics, and a commitment to conserving water resources in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair a variety of irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot).
• Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with irrigation equipment, pumps, and controllers.
• Perform regular inspections of irrigation infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues.
• Manage water flow rates and pressure to ensure efficient and effective water delivery to crops.
• Assist in the design and planning of new irrigation system installations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and system performance.

Requirements

• ProvenexperienceasanIrrigationTechnician orinarelatedfield(e.g.,plumbing,mechanical).
• Strongunderstandingofirrigationprinciples,hydraulics,andwatermanagement.
• Proficiencyinusinghandandpowertoolsforinstallationandrepair.
• Abilitytoreadandinterprettechnicaldiagramsandschematics.
• Goodproblem-solvingskillsandattentiontodetail.

Benefits

• Competitivesalarybasedontechnicalexpertiseandexperience.
• Provisionoftoolsandnecessaryequipment.
• On-sitetrainingopportunitiesforadvancedirrigationtechnologies.
• Exposuretolarge-scaleagriculturaloperationsinauniqueenvironmentnearUpington .
• Contributetowaterconservationeffortsinacriticalagriculturalregion.