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Forklift and Tractor Driver (Farm Shed)

How2Apply Talent Network

Benoni, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

R8 250 – R10 250/month

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Job Description

Big machines, long days in season: a mixed crop farm near Benoni needs a skilled operator. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Benoni, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
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

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

Harvest bonus at season end
Farm housing with water and electricity
Training on new machinery

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a farmer's reference letter with phone number plus tractor or spray course certificates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.
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.