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Forklift and Tractor Driver (Farm Shed)

How2Apply Talent Network

Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

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

This post is Ballito-based, with most of your time spent at a fruit orchard.

The work, day to day

Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it

What you need

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

Extra points for

A pesticide application or spray course
Basic mechanical skills

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Ballito 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.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

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

Before you hit apply

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.