Field Technician - Polokwane (Pietersburg)

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Support agriculture specialists by collecting and processing various agri-samples while ensuring efficient data capturing and compliance with standard operating procedures.

Supporting Agriculture Specialists and Soil Scientists by collecting various Agri-samples (soil, leaves, water etc.) according to standardised SOP’s and sending the samples and related paperwork to the relevant lab for analysis. This position is based in Polokwane/ Pietersburg, Limpopo.


Main Responsibilities

  • Collect soil, water, leave, petiole, etc. samples from various farms as per relevant SOP.
  • Capture location data on Trimble or MYFARMWEB™ CAPTURE.
  • Complete the relevant online job card for every sample collected by accurately capturing data on the relevant form.
  • Ensure samples are sent to the correct laboratories.
  • Complete weekly machine checklists.
  • Ad Hoc or other related duties as assigned.


Skills and Capabilities

  • Computer literate
  • Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English (speaking and writing)
  • Able to lift and carry > 12 pounds/6kg comfortably
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Comfortable with routine work but flexible enough to adjust to ad hoc situations
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Effective organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
  • Able to work in a team environment as well as on your own


Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

  • National Senior Certificate
  • Agriculture Qualification will be advantageous


Experience

  • Experience with agriculture will be advantageous


Other specific requirements

  • Must own or be able to acquire a suitable pickup truck (bakkie)
  • Must be available to work every second Saturday, as required
  • Must be willing to travel extensively, both locally and internationally
  • Must be prepared to work long hours when necessary


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

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