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Forklift and Tractor Driver (Farm Shed)

How2Apply Talent Network

Khayelitsha, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 10 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R8 250 – R10 250/month

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Job Description

Planting to harvest, a mixed crop farm near Khayelitsha runs on good tractor drivers. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

What you'll actually do

Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it

Must-haves

At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
Available to live on or near the farm
Reliable and sober on duty
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
Can read job cards and spray instructions

Helpful, not essential

A pesticide application or spray course
Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a farmer's reference letter with phone number 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 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Khayelitsha; 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.

How to stand out

Mention GPS or auto-steer if you have used it. Modern grain farms struggle to find operators who know it.
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.