Soil & Water Technician — Hybrid Field & Lab Impact
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a diligent Agricultural Technician to support soil and water management initiatives. This hybrid role blends field sampling with office-based data analysis to promote sustainable farming practices on farms across the Eastern Cape.
You will collect soil and water samples, perform laboratory tests, assist irrigation and conservation projects, monitor crop health, and help prepare technical reports.
Qualifications
- Relevant academic qualification in agriculture or environmental science.
- Experience with soil testing, water analysis, or related fieldwork.
- Ability to record data accurately and maintain logs.
Responsibilities
- Collect soil and water samples from various agricultural sites for analysis.
- Perform routine laboratory tests to assess soil fertility, pH, and water quality.
- Assist in the design and implementation of irrigation schedules and water conservation projects.
- Monitor crop health and environmental conditions, reporting findings to senior staff.
- Operate and maintain field sampling equipment and laboratory instruments.
- Help prepare technical reports and data summaries related to soil and water management.
Skills
Education
Job description
Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a diligent Agricultural Technician to support soil and water management initiatives. This hybrid role blends field sampling with office-based data analysis to promote sustainable farming practices on farms across the Eastern Cape.
You will collect soil and water samples, perform laboratory tests, assist irrigation and conservation projects, monitor crop health, and help prepare technical reports.
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