Operational Field Technician - Tzaneen/ Letsitele

The Operational Field Technician will be primarily responsible for the general management and maintenance of Spreading and Applicator equipment. The successful candidate will also at times assist the Picklogger and Field Technician teams, as determined by the seasonal demand for the Spreading and Applicator equipment.

This position is based in the Tzaneen/ Letsitele, Limpopo area.

Main Responsibilities

• General management of Spreading and Applicator equipment.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on Spreading and Applicator equipment.
• Assisting depot with product distribution.
• Assisting with Picklogger maintenance in season.
• Collect soil, water, leaf, petiole etc. samples from various farms as per relevant SOP.
• Capture location data on Trimble or MYFARMWEBTM CAPTURE.
• Complete relevant paperwork for every sample collected by accurately capturing data on the relevant form.
• Forward paperwork and samples to the relevant lab and person.
• Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Capabilities

• Able to perform basic maintenance and repairs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable with routine work but flexible enough to adjust to ad hoc situations
• Exceptional time management and ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift and carry > 12 pounds/6kg comfortably

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate
• Agriculture Qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Proven mechanical experience is essential
• Experience with agriculture will be advantageous

Other specific requirements

• Must own a pickup truck (bakkie)
  
• Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
  
• Computer literate (Microsoft suite)
  

Preference will be given to candidates residing in the Tzaneen/ Letsitele area as no relocation assistance will be provided.