Farm Machinery Operator (GPS Guidance)

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a fruit orchard near Somerset West through planting and harvest. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a fruit orchard on the Somerset West side of Western Cape. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• 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
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed

• Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
• 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

• Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
• Combine harvester experience
• Basic mechanical skills

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

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