Planter Operator (Maize)

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a maize and soya farm near Sasolburg through planting and harvest. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a maize and soya farm in Sasolburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it

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

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

• Farm housing with water and electricity
• Training on new machinery
• Harvest bonus at season end
• 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.