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Spray Tractor Operator (Orchards) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Big machines, long days in season: a fruit orchard near Durban Central needs a skilled operator. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it

Must-haves

Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Reliable and sober on duty

Nice if you have

Combine harvester experience
Code 8 or Code 10 licence for road trips
Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer

On offer

Farm housing with water and electricity
Overtime paid during planting and harvest
Training on new machinery

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a farmer's reference letter with phone number, ID copy and any driver's licence you hold plus tractor or spray course certificates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.