Senior Agri-Automation Technician – Field Service

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field service vehicle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 has partnered with a leading agricultural technology provider in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeking a Senior Automation Technician. You will install, configure, and commission automated farming systems, including sensors, controllers, and actuators, and perform preventative maintenance.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software issues, calibrate sensors, and maintain detailed logs. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Limpopo are required; a field service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Automation Technician in industrial or agricultural automation.
• Strong electrical and electronic knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Willingness to travel across Limpopo and perform field service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and commission automated farm systems (sensors, controllers, actuators).
• Perform preventative maintenance on automation equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and software issues in automation systems.
• Repair or replace faulty components to minimise farm downtime.
• Calibrate sensors and control systems for accuracy and reliability.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and parts inventory.
• Provide technical support and training to farm staff on system operation.

Skills

Automation systems

PLC logic

HMI interfaces

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service travel

Tools

Siemens PLC

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Placements24 has partnered with a leading agricultural technology provider in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeking a Senior Automation Technician. You will install, configure, and commission automated farming systems, including sensors, controllers, and actuators, and perform preventative maintenance.

You will diagnose electrical, mechanical, and software issues, calibrate sensors, and maintain detailed logs. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel across Limpopo are required; a field service