Senior Farm Mechanization & Equipment Lead (On-Site)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension fund

Paid annual leave

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Mechanization Specialist to oversee and optimize a large fleet of agricultural machinery in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics, and safe operation to support production goals on-site.

You will lead a workshop team, implement preventative maintenance, and advise on new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a National Diploma or Bachelor's in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in farm mechanization or machinery maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and repair capabilities with farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of tractors, harvesters, planters, sprayers, and irrigation gear.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Manage spare parts inventory for cost effectiveness.
• Supervise mechanics and technicians and ensure quality work.
• Evaluate new machinery and technologies for procurement and ROI.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Leadership abilities

Problem solving

On-site work readiness

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Engine hydraulics basics

Electrical system basics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Mechanization Specialist to oversee and optimize a large fleet of agricultural machinery in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics, and safe operation to support production goals on-site.

You will lead a workshop team, implement preventative maintenance, and advise on new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards.