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Farm Machinery Operator (GPS Guidance)

How2Apply Talent Network

Brits, North West

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R6 750 – R8 500/month

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Job Description

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a fruit orchard near Brits through planting and harvest. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is a fruit orchard on the Brits side of North West. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed

What you need

Reliable and sober on duty
Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
Can read job cards and spray instructions

Extra points for

Basic mechanical skills
Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer

What's in it for you

Overtime paid during planting and harvest
Training on new machinery
Harvest bonus at season end

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Brits really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: tractor or spray course certificates plus a farmer's reference letter with phone number.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Brits.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.