Irrigation Systems Technician - Vehicle & Training

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Training & certification

Health insurance

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Agricultural Technician specializing in irrigation systems to join our farming operations. You will install, maintain, and repair drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems across multiple farms, ensuring reliable water delivery for crops.

You will calibrate equipment, read schematics, and collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to optimize irrigation layouts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Agricultural Technician or similar with irrigation focus.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation components and water management.
• Ability to read irrigation schematics and plans.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems across farms.
• Inspect infrastructure for leaks and malfunctions and troubleshoot.
• Calibrate water application rates according to crop and soil needs.
• Assist in designing new irrigation layouts and upgrades.
• Operate and maintain irrigation tools and machinery.
• Keep records of maintenance and system performance.

Skills

Irrigation systems

Maintenance & repair

Reading schematics

Tool usage

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Agricultural machinery

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Agricultural Technician specializing in irrigation systems to join our farming operations. You will install, maintain, and repair drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems across multiple farms, ensuring reliable water delivery for crops.

You will calibrate equipment, read schematics, and collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to optimize irrigation layouts.