Precision Agriculture Technician — Data-Driven Farm Tech

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Training and development

Exposure to cutting-edge tech

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Agricultural Technician focused on precision farming and data management. You will work with agronomists to deploy, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors, GPS systems, drone tech, and farm management software on site in Upington, Northern Cape.

This hands-on role requires technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a passion for applying technology to improve crop production and resource efficiency, with opportunities for training and professional

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in a relevant agricultural field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with agricultural technology.
• Familiarity with GPS, GIS, sensors, and drones.
• Proficiency with farm management software and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain precision ag equipment including GPS, sensors, drones.
• Operate farm management software for data collection and retrieval.
• Collect and validate agricultural data for irrigation, fertilization, and pest decisions.
• Support agronomists in interpreting data for field decisions.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues; escalate when needed.
• Maintain records of equipment performance and data collection.
• Provide technical support to farm staff on precision tools.

Skills

Data management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Education

Agricultural Tech degree

Agricultural Eng degree

Agronomy degree

Tools

GPS technology

GIS principles

Sensor networks

Drone applications

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Agricultural Technician focused on precision farming and data management. You will work with agronomists to deploy, calibrate, and troubleshoot sensors, GPS systems, drone tech, and farm management software on site in Upington, Northern Cape.

This hands-on role requires technical aptitude, attention to detail, and a passion for applying technology to improve crop production and resource efficiency, with opportunities for training and professional