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Planter Operator (Maize)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bloemfontein, Free State

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

R7 500 – R8 750/month

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Job Description

Planting to harvest, a fruit orchard near Bloemfontein runs on good tractor drivers. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a fruit orchard on the Bloemfontein side of Free State. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs

Must-haves

Available to live on or near the farm
Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Can read job cards and spray instructions

Nice if you have

Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips
Basic mechanical skills
Combine harvester experience

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bloemfontein really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): 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 7 working days.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

Mention GPS or auto-steer if you have used it. Modern grain farms struggle to find operators who know it.
A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.