Smart Farming Technician - IoT & Sensor Systems

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support implementation and maintenance of smart farming systems in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will work with farmers and our technical team to troubleshoot, install and maintain IoT devices, irrigation, sensors and data loggers on client farms.

The role requires practical electronics experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to travel within Gauteng. Join a forward‑thinking AgTech team delivering advanced farming solutions.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Agricultural Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related technical field.
• 2–3 years of technical support experience in agriculture or automation.
• Experience with sensors, data acquisition and basic networking.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems and farm operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain smart farming equipment (sensors, controllers, data loggers).
• Monitor system performance and diagnose issues with hardware and software.
• Provide on-site technical support and training to farmers.
• Calibrate and maintain agricultural sensors and devices.
• Collect and manage data from smart farming systems.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and data transmission problems.
• Collaborate with engineering on system improvements and testing.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance during installs and maintenance.
• Document all technical activities and logs.

Skills

Electrical basics

Field service

Sensor networks

Data logging

Troubleshooting

Farm communication

Time management

Education

Diploma or certificate in a relevant technical field

Tools

Networking basics

Irrigation systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technician to support implementation and maintenance of smart farming systems in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will work with farmers and our technical team to troubleshoot, install and maintain IoT devices, irrigation, sensors and data loggers on client farms.

The role requires practical electronics experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and willingness to travel within Gauteng. Join a forward‑thinking AgTech team delivering advanced farming solutions.