Combine Harvester Operator (Seasonal)

Big machines, long days in season: a sugar cane estate near Secunda needs a skilled operator. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Secunda. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting

• Basic understanding of implements and settings
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Available to live on or near the farm
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
• Can read job cards and spray instructions

• Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips
• Basic mechanical skills

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

• A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.
• 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.