Landscaping Irrigation Technician

Intellistaff; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellistaff is seeking an Irrigation Technician to install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems across the estate and related properties. The role focuses on efficient water usage, system functionality, and supporting overall landscaping and vineyard health.

The candidate should have practical experience with time clocks, controllers, soil moisture monitoring, and a proactive team player attitude for seasonal landscaping tasks and cost-saving recommendations.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Local Franschhoek candidates would be advantageous.
• Matric would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.
• Program time clocks for automated irrigation systems.
• Manage inventory of irrigation parts and spares.
• Install and program irrigation electronic controllers.
• Monitor soil moisture levels.
• Maintain optimum soil moisture levels.
• Assist with general landscaping work during winter or rainy periods.
• Upskill landscaping and garden teams to maintain neatness and tidiness standards.
• Follow management and inspection protocols.
• Make recommendations to reduce costs and water usage.
• Manage irrigation systems to reduce replanting and water usage.

Skills

Assess landscaped conditions

Clear communication

Garden equipment operation

Team player

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

Location: Franschhoek

About Job

The Irrigation Technician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all irrigation systems across the estate and other properties. The role requires a proactive and hands-on individual who can ensure efficient water usage, maintain system functionality, and support overall landscaping and vineyard health.

Main Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair irrigation systems.
• Program time clocks for automated irrigation systems.
• Manage and control inventory of irrigation parts and spares.
• Install and program irrigation electronic controllers.
• Monitor soil moisture levels.
• Maintain optimum soil moisture levels.
• Any general landscaping work required during winter or rainy periods.
• Upskilling the landscaping and garden teams in line with established neatness and tidiness standards.
• Follow and implement management and inspection protocols.
• Make recommendations or suggestions regarding irrigation systems to reduce costs and water usage.
• Manage irrigation systems to reduce replanting and water usage.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to assess landscaped conditions to ensure a healthy growing environment.
• Communicate accurately and timely to ensure speed and quality of services.
• Must be able to operate garden equipment and tools.
• Must be a team player.

Inherent Requirements

• Matric would be advantageous.
• 2 years experience working in a similar position.
• Local Franschhoek candidates would be advantageous.