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Planter Operator (Maize)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Planting to harvest, a mixed crop farm near Durban Central runs on good tractor drivers. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Durban Central-based, with most of your time spent at a mixed crop farm.

The work, day to day

Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card

Must-haves

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a farmer's reference letter with phone number, tractor or spray course certificates 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.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

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.