how2apply

Spray Tractor Operator (Orchards)

How2Apply Talent Network

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R7 750 – R9 250/month

Apply for this job

Job Description

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a maize and soya farm near Newcastle through planting and harvest. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Home base is a maize and soya farm on the Newcastle side of KwaZulu-Natal. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting

You'll need

Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety
At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Reliable and sober on duty
Available to live on or near the farm

Nice if you have

Combine harvester experience
A pesticide application or spray course

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Newcastle really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): ID copy and any driver's licence you hold plus a farmer's reference letter with phone number.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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.