Tractor Driver - Athole Research at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4 and a valid RSA driver’s license.

DUTIES

• 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.