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Tractor and Trailer Driver (Sugar Cane) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Montague Gardens, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

If you know tractors, a fruit orchard near Montague Gardens has steady work for you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The work is in Montague Gardens, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it

What you need

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

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Montague Gardens really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy and any driver's licence you hold plus tractor or spray course certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Montague Gardens; 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

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.