Company: VKB Group
Industry: Agriculture / Agro-Allied
Posted: Sep 6, 2025
Deadline: Sep 14, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Bachelors, Matric, National Certificate
Experience: 5 years
Location: Northern Cape
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Field: Engineering / Technical
Job Description
- Reporting directly to the Irrigation Manager, the ideal candidate will play a key role in surveying land and designing efficient, solution-driven irrigation systems for a variety of clients. Can be based in Douglas,Kimberley or Modderrivier.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum Grade 12/NQF4.
- Degree or National Diploma in a relevant field is advantageous.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a similar role, with specific focus on irrigation design.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Model Maker, IrriMaker, AutoCAD, and/or IrriCAD.
- Experienced in land surveying using CHC NAV / TRIMBLE.
- Advanced MS Excel and MS Office Suite knowledge.
- Professional Affiliations: SABI membership and SABI Irrigation training will serve as an advantage
- Additional Skills: Strong understanding of plant and soil science will be beneficial.
- Valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to work extended hours when needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed land surveys and design Centre pivots, micro, and drip irrigation systems. Specific attention to efficiency and solution focused details for new and existing irrigation systems
- Prepare comprehensive bills of quantities, designs, technical drawings, and client quotations. Develop professional proposals to present to clients with all the required details and pricing.
- Select suitable pumps, design pumphouses, and specify pipe systems.
- Present professional and solution-focused proposals to clients.
- Liaise with suppliers to source quality materials at competitive prices.
- Consistently liaise with installation teams, farm managers and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth installation process
- Coordinate delivery and installation with suppliers, installation teams, and clients.
- The Irrigation designer will, in line with the general business strategy always seek opportunities to expand markets by attending farmers’ days, trade shows, and industry events.
Skills Required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Self-motivated and solutions-oriented
- Exceptional customer service mindset
- Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving abilities
Deadline:11th September,2025
