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Tractor Driver (Grain Farm)

How2Apply Talent Network

Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 5 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R7 000 – R8 500/month

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Job Description

If you know tractors, a wheat farm near Stellenbosch has steady work for you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Stellenbosch. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

Report breakdowns and help the mechanic with repairs
Clear firebreaks and grade farm roads when needed
Hook up and drive ploughs, discs, planters and sprayers
Wash equipment after spraying and store chemicals safely
Operate combine harvesters during harvest season
Haul cane, grain or fruit bins from field to shed

Must-haves

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

Helpful, not essential

Experience with GPS guidance or auto-steer
Basic mechanical skills

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): 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.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

Before you hit apply

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.