Tractor Driver (Grain Farm)

If you know tractors, a mixed crop farm near Bellville has steady work for you. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The site is in Bellville; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed
• Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
• Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
• Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
• Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
• Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card

• Basic understanding of implements and settings
• Reliable and sober on duty
• 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

• Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
• 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
• Harvest bonus at season end

• A reference from a previous farmer is gold. Ask for it before you leave any farm job.
• 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.