Junior Operational Assistant

Babylonstoren has an exciting opportunity for a junior operational assistant to help ensure that all climate control, irrigation, and data management systems in our tunnel division are functioning effectively. The position also involves accurately managing data and performing maintenance tasks, including training and pruning of crops, daily maintenance and other production tasks. The position requires a healthy and energetic individual with initiative and drive.

Requirements

• A relevant degree or diploma in agriculture, engineering, or related field.
• At least one year’s experience in agriculture or tunnel production, systems control, or a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of climate control and irrigation systems.
• Detail orientated, with good problem-solving skills.
• Willing to learn and work under guidance.
• Excellent communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
• Available to be on water duty for one weekend per month.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, training and harvesting of various crops.
• Maintaining crops in tunnels.
• Removing plant material.
• Pollination of plants.
• Any other production tasks.
• Monitoring and installing climate control systems (e.g. Netafim and Priva) across three climate-controlled tunnels, including temperature control, humidity, light intensity and ventilation.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of climate control equipment.
• Implement emergency procedures during power interruptions or system errors.
• Follow seasonal adjustment guidelines as instructed by the operations manager.
• Manage irrigation schedules, water supply, and hardware components on Netafim's irrigation system.
• Oversee Netafim’s system settings, including alarms and troubleshooting.
• Monitor water and fertilizer analyses (EC, pH, volume).
• Ensure effective fertilizer application and buffer processes.
• Ensure that emergency procedures are followed and escalate any issues to the operational manager.
• Maintain good communication skills with the team and key stakeholders such as suppliers and contractors.

Send your CV and salary expectation to [email protected].