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Farm Machinery Operator (GPS Guidance)

How2Apply Talent Network

White River, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R7 750 – R9 250/month

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Job Description

Planting to harvest, a mixed crop farm near White River runs on good tractor drivers. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in White River; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed

You'll need

Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Can read job cards and spray instructions
Available to live on or near the farm
Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
Reliable and sober on duty

Helpful, not essential

Combine harvester experience
Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
A pesticide application or spray course

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in White River really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): tractor or spray course certificates plus ID copy and any driver's licence you hold.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around White River; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.