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Tractor Driver (Grain Farm)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

If you know tractors, a mixed crop farm near Durban Central has steady work for you. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
Plant rows straight, using GPS guidance where the tractor has it
Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs

You'll need

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
Safe driver who respects chemical and machine safety

Nice if you have

Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
Basic mechanical skills

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a farmer's reference letter with phone number plus ID copy and any driver's licence you hold.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; 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.
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.