Precision Farming Technician - East London Field Tech

Placements24; East London; Sur place; ZAR 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Training on precision tech

Frontier agriculture role

Health coverage

Practical farm efficiency impact

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Agricultural Technician to support precision farming initiatives. You will assist with installing and maintaining GPS-guided systems, sensors, and drones, and help agronomists analyze field data to improve yields and resource use.

The role requires a relevant degree and familiarity with precision farming tools, data handling, and field operations. A strong practical focus and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of electronics, mechanics, and software used in modern farming.
• Familiarity with data collection and management processes in an agricultural context.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in field conditions around East London.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of precision agriculture equipment.
• Operate agricultural machinery equipped with precision farming technology.
• Collect, manage, and organize field data from sensors and yield monitors.
• Provide technical support to farm operators on the use of precision farming tools.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical components of agricultural technology.
• Support the agronomist in analyzing collected data to inform farm management decisions.

Connaissances

Precision farming concepts

Data analysis

Teamwork

Independent work

Formation

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Agricultural Technology/Engineering

Outils

GPS guidance systems

Soil sensors

Drones

Yield monitors

Description du poste

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Agricultural Technician to support precision farming initiatives. You will assist with installing and maintaining GPS-guided systems, sensors, and drones, and help agronomists analyze field data to improve yields and resource use.

The role requires a relevant degree and familiarity with precision farming tools, data handling, and field operations. A strong practical focus and team collaboration are essential.