Combine Harvester Operator (Seasonal)

Planting to harvest, a sugar cane estate near Sandton runs on good tractor drivers. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is in Sandton (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
• Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed

• Basic understanding of implements and settings
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Reliable and sober on duty
• Available to live on or near the farm
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety

• Harvest bonus at season end
• Overtime paid during planting and harvest
• Farm housing with water and electricity
• Training on new machinery

• List the machines you can drive and the implements you have used. Farmers want to know if you can plant, spray or harvest on day one.
• A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.