Tractor Driver (X5 Posts)

Reference number: DARDLEA/ 2026/04/11 (X2 Posts); DARDLEA/ 2026/04/12 (X3 Posts)

Salary: R193 359 per annum

Centre: Athole Research Farm; Nooitgedacht ADC

• Grade 10 or equivalent.
• Valid RSA driver’s license

Skills And Competencies:

• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. advanced knowledge of the general function of a tractor
• Ability to execute physical and manual tasks.
• Knowledge of general cleaning services, including but not limited to gardening.
• Ability to operate cleaning and gardening equipment and machinery.
• Basic equipment maintenance skills.

• The physical execution of duties as given by supervisor, such as: operation of implements.
• General maintenance of tractor as well as implements.
• Transport goods from one station to another through traffic.
• Advance knowledge of the handling of implements like 2-way disc, planters, reapers, Rotary cutters, all types of ploughs, rippers, feed mixer, Dam scoop, graders, etc. Must be able to do accurate plough, disc- and plant work, etc. as work has to be done on small research premises.
• Assist in making of fire breaks.
• Assist in firefighting when necessary.
• Making of hay and silage.
• Responsible for planting of all crops, fodder and other horticultural plants.
• Responsible for all harvesting processes.
• Assist in fencing activities. Have to work weekends when necessary.
• Work overtime when required.
• Assist in all other farm work when necessary

Ms. N.E Hlatshwayo at 072 032 7056 or Ms. K.L Mdlalose at 076 235 7030

Applications must be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za, A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).