Junior Engineer - Water systems

CA Support; Citrusdal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural consultancy in Citrusdal is seeking a motivated Junior Engineer specializing in water systems. This role is perfect for recent graduates looking to apply their skills in a hands-on environment, supporting irrigation projects and data analysis while gaining valuable experience in agriculture and technology.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• A recent graduate to up to 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Data orientated mindset.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (MS Projects), Power BI, AutoCAD, and basic engineering software.
• Basic understanding of irrigation system design and operation will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of automation, telemetry, and control systems will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection and analysis to improve irrigation efficiency.
• Assist in the design and installation of irrigation systems.
• Provide administrative support, including project documentation.

Job description

Junior Engineer - Water Systems

Location: Citrusdal
Industry: Agriculture / AgriTech
Type: Full-time

Summary

We are looking for a Junior Engineer — a hands‑on, motivated individual with a solid technical foundation and a passion for agriculture, data technology, and sustainable water management. The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, learning continuously, and working both in the office and field. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

Irrigation & Water Systems Management

• Support data collection and analysis from pump houses, filters, and dosing systems to improve irrigation efficiency
• Contribute to planning and execution of water infrastructure projects
• Assist in the design and installation of irrigation systems
• Collaborate with the BI and irrigation teams to ensure effective data integration, reporting and system optimization.

Engineering & Project Support

• Assist with engineering projects related to infrastructure upgrades, system optimization, and energy efficiency
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide administrative support, including project documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification preferably in Civil, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• A recent graduate to up to 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Data orientated mindset
• Competent with Microsoft Office (MS Projects), Power BI, AutoCAD and basic engineering software.
• Basic understanding of irrigation system design and operation will be beneficial.
• Knowledge of automation, telemetry, and control systems will be beneficial.

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We take great care in assessing each application individually, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, therefore please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 2 weeks of sending your CV.