Spray Tractor Operator (Orchards) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Bethlehem, Free State
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
R6 750 – R8 750/month
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Job Description

Big machines, long days in season: a maize and soya farm near Bethlehem needs a skilled operator. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Bethlehem; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

  • 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
  • Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
  • Operate combine harvesters during harvest season

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a farmer's reference letter with phone number plus tractor or spray course certificates.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR6 750 – R8 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationBethlehem, Free State
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience2+ years
Posted6 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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