Tractor and Trailer Driver (Sugar Cane)

Planting to harvest, a mixed crop farm near Atlantis runs on good tractor drivers. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a mixed crop farm on the Atlantis side of Western Cape. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
• Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting

• Available to live on or near the farm
• Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Reliable and sober on duty
• Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety

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

• Farm housing with water and electricity
• Training on new machinery
• 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.
• A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.