Forklift and Tractor Driver (Farm Shed) – Fixed-Term

If you know tractors, a sugar cane estate near Sasolburg has steady work for you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Sasolburg-based, with most of your time spent at a sugar cane estate. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Operate combine harvesters during harvest season

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

• Basic mechanical skills
• A pesticide application or spray course
• Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips

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

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