Lead Farm Mechanization & Precision Farming

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Professional training and development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a skilled Farm Mechanization Specialist to lead the selection, operation, and upkeep of all farm machinery. You will optimize equipment fleets, advise on new technologies, and align mechanization strategies with production and sustainability goals.

The role requires a technical degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering and at least five years in farm mechanization, including GPS and precision farming tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of farm mechanization or agricultural equipment management experience.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across farm machinery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of tractors, harvesters, planters, irrigation equipment.
• Evaluate new machinery and technologies to boost productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for the fleet.

Skills

Machinery diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

GPS precision farming

Education

Agricultural Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a skilled Farm Mechanization Specialist to lead the selection, operation, and upkeep of all farm machinery. You will optimize equipment fleets, advise on new technologies, and align mechanization strategies with production and sustainability goals.

The role requires a technical degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering and at least five years in farm mechanization, including GPS and precision farming tools.