Precision Agriculture Technician - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support Rustenburg operations, implementing and maintaining precision farming systems such as GPS guidance, VRT, and sensor networks. You will install, calibrate, train farmers, and troubleshoot to ensure optimal performance.

The ideal candidate has a technical agricultural degree, 3+ years in a similar role, and strong data management and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in relevant agricultural field.
• Minimum 3 years in a technical role in agriculture.
• Hands-on with GPS and data management software.
• Willingness to travel within the Rustenburg region.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Installing, configuring, and calibrating precision agriculture equipment, including GPS receivers, auto-steer systems, and sensors.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for precision farming hardware and software.
• Conducting field demonstrations and training sessions for farmers on precision agriculture technologies.
• Collecting and analyzing data from farm sensors and GPS devices.
• Assisting in the development of field maps, prescription maps, and data reports.
• Performing routine maintenance and repairs on agricultural machinery with precision farming tech.
• Collaborating with sales and engineering teams to provide feedback on product performance.
• Staying updated on advancements in precision agriculture and related tech.
• Ensuring data integrity and security for all collected farm information.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations on client farms.

Skills

GPS guidance systems

VRT (Variable Rate Tech)

Sensor networks

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering/Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools and equipment

Field mapping software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support Rustenburg operations, implementing and maintaining precision farming systems such as GPS guidance, VRT, and sensor networks. You will install, calibrate, train farmers, and troubleshoot to ensure optimal performance.

The ideal candidate has a technical agricultural degree, 3+ years in a similar role, and strong data management and problem-solving skills.