Precision Agriculture Technician — GPS & VRT Systems (Hybrid)

Placements24

Randfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Medical insurance

Retirement savings

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician for a forward-thinking agricultural technology company in Rustenburg to support precision farming deployments, including GPS guidance and sensor networks.

The role involves installing, configuring, and calibrating precision farming equipment, training farmers, collecting field data, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of deployed systems. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Technology, or related field.
Minimum 3 years in a technical role within agriculture.
Hands-on experience with GPS guidance, VRT, and farm data management software.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and calibrate precision agriculture equipment (GPS, auto-steer, sensors).
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for hardware and software.
Conduct field demonstrations and training for farmers on precision agriculture technologies.
Collect and analyze data from farm sensors and GPS devices.
Develop field maps, prescription maps, and data reports.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on precision farming machinery.
Collaborate with sales and engineering to feedback on product performance.
Stay updated on precision agriculture advancements.
Ensure data integrity and security of farm information.
Adhere to health and safety regulations on client farms.