Nelspruit: Field Technician posted by Mayfly Agri

• Must have a Degree or Diploma in Agronomy, Agri-Tech, Plant Sciences, or related field
• Proficiency in digital tools, mobile apps, and software platforms will be an advantage
• Ability to perform physical farm work and digital data entry/analysis with high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client and team interactions
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel when required

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating and verifying client accounts, managing user roles, monitoring payment statuses, and assisting with invoice generation and follow-ups in the software platform.
• Assigning standardized farm names, validating geographic data, positioning climate stations, and supporting pricing tier allocation in the software platform.
• Configuring and maintaining controllers, monitoring data flow, troubleshooting issues, and interpreting logs for irrigation schedules.
• Setting up fertilizer mixes, monitoring tank status, creating irrigation schedules, tracking EC/moisture data, and linking or unlinking programs to controllers.
• Configuring fields, installing and calibrating IoT sensors (soil, canopy, phenology), monitoring data via mobile app, and managing field valves and irrigation zones.
• Recording canopy growth, fruit development, phenology, and soil moisture; editing inaccurate data and providing timely field reports.
• Supporting season setup (crop selection, canopy/root calibration, irrigation specs), entering and validating analysis data, and cross-checking setups against benchmarks.
• Inputting data, generating reports, flagging anomalies, comparing seasonal trends, and maintaining accurate fertilizer and crop performance records.
• Conducting regular client visits, providing clear field reports, and maintaining strong communication to build relationships.
• Ensuring sensor data, fertilizer records, and schedules are meeting audit standards, with Consultants and Agronomists conducting monthly and seasonal reviews.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.