Tractor Driver (Grain Farm)

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a maize and soya farm near Atlantis through planting and harvest. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Atlantis-based, with most of your time spent at a maize and soya farm. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
• Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes

• Available to live on or near the farm
• At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm
• Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
• Basic understanding of implements and settings
• Can read job cards and spray instructions

• Harvest bonus at season end
• Farm housing with water and electricity
• Training on new machinery

• 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.