Liquids Technician

Yara International ASA; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions company in Paarl is seeking a Liquids Technician to deliver services for liquid fertilizer conversions and maintain equipment. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in the fertilizer application field and is fluent in Afrikaans and English. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure optimal service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Fertilizer application environment with proven technical skills.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services for liquid fertilizer conversions.
• Calibrate equipment on farms based on recommendations.
• Maintain customer conversion / fertigation equipment.

Skills

Fluent in Afrikaans

Fluent in English

Technical skills in fertilizer application

Job description

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Area of Expertise: Production and Operations

Job Type: Permanent

Job Requisition ID: 22761

We at Yara are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly solve some of the world's key challenges - resource scarcity, food insecurity and environmental change.

About the Unit

Based in the Western Cape area, Yara Africa Fertilizer (Pty) Ltd, has an opportunity for a Liquids Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible to deliver services to our customers by servicing existing equipment as per customers need. The successful candidate will also support the marketing team with technical advice regarding conversion of equipment plus application methods.

Responsibilities

Technical

• Deliver services liquid fertilizer conversions as per agreed quotes to Yara’s customers.
• Calibrate equipment on farms in line with fertilizer recommendation done by Sales Representatives or Agronomist
• Keep abreast of new developments for application methods for liquid fertilizer in all sectors of the business.
• Service customer conversion / fertigation equipment before season.
• Supply maintenance services to Yara’s liquid depots normal / preventative throughout the year.
• Identify, assess and prioritize work list in workshop.
• Investigation and solving of Customer complaints regarding equipment malfunction.
• Implementation and upkeep of 5S and Waste management.
• Builds and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best service delivery and brand image.

Administration

• Purchase of technical equipment according to Yara’s procedure
• Documentation and PR orders completion and executing on excel spreadsheet for payments approval by head of department.
• Supply customer VAT inv/job card to admin center within 20 working days
• Physical stock count of workshop stock as per Yara’s procedures.
• Expense claim / cost within agreed budget to be submit to head office by 25th of each month.
• Inventory control.

Additional Information

Qualifications Required

• 5 years’ experience in Fertilizer application and environment with proven technical skills.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in both Afrikaans and English

Apply no later than

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