Packhouse Technologist

Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, South Africa

https://www.mncjobs.co.za/company/staff-unlimited

Job Description

Packhouse Technologist
Our client in the Agriculture Industry is seeking a Packhouse Technologist to join their team.
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Kirkwood
Minimum Requirements:

Tertiary technical qualification (e.g. Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering,

Computer Science/IT, Mechatronics or similar) * Graduates are welcome to apply - training will be provided

Experience with industrial automation, software configuration, or data analysis
Experience with optical sorting, machine learning, or packhouse technologies is advantageous but

not required * Exposure to agricultural or food processing environments beneficial
Key Responsibilities:

Configure, optimise, and continuously improve automated fruit sorting and grading systems (e.g.

defects, colour, size and quality parameters). * Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues on grading equipment to ensure accurate
sorting and optimal uptime. * Analyse data trends and system outputs to improve accuracy, and enhance product quality.

Train and support operators and line supervisors in correct system usage and best practices.
Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to integrate improvements and

support new technology roll-outs. * Stay up to date with emerging packhouse technologies, AI-driven sorting systems, and quality
control innovations. * Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving ability - able to drive a problem through to a
complete solution * Analytical mindset with attention to detail and precision

Ability to communicate clearly and confidently when training others
Ability to work systematically, document work clearly, and follow through on actions
Curiosity and willingness to learn complex systems quickly
Ability to work independently and in a team

Skills
Agriculture Food Processing Solving Problems Automation Testing Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Skills Troubleshooting
Industries
Agriculture