Offer summary

Qualifications:

National Senior Certificate required., Agriculture qualification is advantageous., Experience in agriculture is a plus., Full professional proficiency in Afrikaans and English is necessary..

Key responsabilities:

Collect various agricultural samples from farms according to SOPs.

Capture location data using Trimble or MYFARMWEB™ CAPTURE.

Complete online job cards accurately for each sample collected.

Ensure samples are sent to the correct laboratories.

#AgriTechnovation is passionate about Bringing AT-ness to every Farmer. Born from a love for precision farming , our team consists of specialists in the fields of agronomy, horticulture, soil science, microbiology, geographic information systems, chemistry, process- and production engineering. We deliver a sustainable solution for profitable farming, based on the synergy between agriculture, science, technology and local knowledge to make a difference on your farm. Our infield services include MYSOIL CLASSIFICATION™, ITEST™ SOIL, ITEST™ LEAF and ITEST™ WATER, as well as the interpretation of case specific data captured during the performance of these services, with actionable crop production solution recommendations and soil management guides. All captured data is uploaded onto our cloud-based MYFARMWEB™ data platform. MYFARMWEB™ makes it possible for a producer to capture agricultural information throughout the entire production process and save it to one central point, from where it can be accessed, compared and considered to assist the producer in best practice decision-making. Visit www.agritechnovation.co.za for more information and to find out how we can assist you in optimising your production and yield or contact us on 021 3000 543 | pr@agritechnovation.co.za . Follow our page for expert #AGTech agricultural support. #AgriGoals #MakingaDifference

Job description

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 Delmas, Mpumalanga.

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