Planter Operator (Maize)

Planting to harvest, a mixed crop farm near eMalahleni runs on good tractor drivers. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

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

• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
• Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers

• Can read job cards and spray instructions
• Available to live on or near the farm
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Reliable and sober on duty
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety

• Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips
• A pesticide application or spray course
• Combine harvester experience

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

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