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Tractor Driver (Grain Farm) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Secunda, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

You'll drive tractors and farm machines on a mixed crop farm near Secunda through planting and harvest. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

What you'll actually do

Record hours, fuel and fields worked on the job card
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Check oil, water, tyres and grease points before starting
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Mix and apply sprays exactly as the farm manager prescribes
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed

Must-haves

Willing to work long hours in planting and harvest seasons
Basic understanding of implements and settings
Reliable and sober on duty
Available to live on or near the farm
At least 2 years driving tractors on a farm

Extra points for

Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
Basic mechanical skills

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Secunda really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: tractor or spray course certificates, ID copy and any driver's licence you hold plus a farmer's reference letter with phone number.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Secunda; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.