Agricultural Machinery Operator

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Training on machinery

Stable employment

Coastal region

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking an Agricultural Machinery Operator to efficiently run tractors, combines, planters, and sprayers across planting, cultivation, and harvesting cycles, ensuring accurate, timely field work.

You will perform routine maintenance, monitor equipment condition, adhere to safety protocols, follow schedules set by the farm manager, and maintain cleanliness and organization of gear in a coastal Western Cape operation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a variety of agricultural machinery.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform routine maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow operational instructions and safety guidelines.
• Physical fitness and ability to work long hours during peak seasons.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, and other agricultural machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery to ensure optimal working condition.
• Follow planting, cultivation, and harvesting schedules as directed by the farm manager.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies when operating equipment.
• Clean and store machinery properly after use.
• Monitor equipment performance and report any mechanical issues or needed repairs promptly.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Manual/mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and reliable Agricultural Machinery Operator to join their farming operations in Mossel Bay. This position is vital for ensuring the efficient execution of planting, cultivating, and harvesting tasks through the expert operation of various farm machinery. You will be responsible for the safe and effective use of tractors, harvesters, planters, and other specialized equipment, contributing directly to the productivity and success of the farm. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and experience operating agricultural equipment in diverse conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, combines, planters, sprayers, and other agricultural machinery safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery to ensure optimal working condition.
• Follow planting, cultivation, and harvesting schedules as directed by the farm manager.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies when operating equipment.
• Clean and store machinery properly after use.
• Monitor equipment performance and report any mechanical issues or needed repairs promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience operating a variety of agricultural machinery.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform routine maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow operational instructions and safety guidelines.
• Physical fitness and ability to work long hours during peak seasons.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities.
• Health insurance and other standard employee benefits.
• Training on new machinery and techniques.
• Stable employment with a reputable agricultural producer.
• Opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal region.