how2apply

Farm Machinery Operator (GPS Guidance) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R7 750 – R9 250/month

Apply for this job

Job Description

Planting to harvest, a wheat farm near Somerset West runs on good tractor drivers. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Somerset West. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

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

You'll need

Can read job cards and spray instructions
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
Reliable and sober on duty

Nice if you have

Combine harvester experience
Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer

On offer

Farm housing with water and electricity
Harvest bonus at season end
Overtime paid during planting and harvest

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): tractor or spray course certificates, a farmer's reference letter with phone number plus ID copy and any driver's licence you hold.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 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 Somerset West.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

Mention GPS or auto-steer if you have used it. Modern grain farms struggle to find operators who know it.
A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.