Senior Irrigation Engineer - Water-Efficient Farming

Placements24; Upington; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Irrigation Specialist for Upington, Northern Cape. Lead design, installation, and optimization of drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems across large agricultural lands, while coordinating maintenance, schedules, and staff.

You will leverage AutoCAD, IrriMaker, and GIS to improve water use and crop yield. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in large-scale irrigation, a specialized agronomy/civil engineering degree, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural/Civil Eng or Agronomy with irrigation specialization.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in large-scale irrigation design and management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, IrriMaker, and GIS tools.
• Strong knowledge of soil–plant–water relationships and crop water needs.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work with field teams in Upington.

Responsabilidades

• Design, install, and commission irrigation systems tailored to crops and site conditions.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure to minimize downtime.
• Develop precise irrigation schedules from soil moisture, weather data.
• Implement water conservation strategies and maximize efficiency.
• Train farm staff on system operation and maintenance.
• Maintain records of water usage and system performance.

Conocimientos

Hydraulic calculations

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural/Civil Eng or Agronomy with irrigation specialization

Herramientas

AutoCAD

IrriMaker

GIS tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Senior Irrigation Specialist for Upington, Northern Cape. Lead design, installation, and optimization of drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems across large agricultural lands, while coordinating maintenance, schedules, and staff.

You will leverage AutoCAD, IrriMaker, and GIS to improve water use and crop yield. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in large-scale irrigation, a specialized agronomy/civil engineering degree, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication