Lead Farm Equipment & Irrigation Technician

Farm Manager SA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a skilled farm operations leader to manage maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery and irrigation systems across our South Africa farming operations. You will lead a motivated team, ensure equipment reliability, and drive safe, efficient farming practices on-site.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, proven team leadership, crop farming background, and valid driver’s license and passport for site operations.

Qualifications

• Mechanical/maintenance qualification is advantageous.
• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery.
• Extensive knowledge of repair/maintenance of farm equipment, irrigation pumps and systems.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in agriculture.
• Experience in crop farming.
• Ability to lead and work with a team.
• Computer literate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid passport.

Skills

Mechanical qualification

Agricultural machinery maintenance

Farm equipment maintenance

Management experience

Crop farming experience

Team leadership

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Driver's license

Passport

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking a skilled farm operations leader to manage maintenance and repair of agricultural machinery and irrigation systems across our South Africa farming operations. You will lead a motivated team, ensure equipment reliability, and drive safe, efficient farming practices on-site.

The role requires hands-on maintenance experience, proven team leadership, crop farming background, and valid driver’s license and passport for site operations.