Tractor Driver at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate). Minimum of 1 year of experience. 

DUTIES :

• Operate a tractor with various implements (such as ploughs, Rippers, Planters, crop sprayers etc) attached to assist with the physical execution of various general farming activities, through inter alia: Land cultivation, Planting, Tillage, Harvesting, Transportation of various goods, Fire fighting, fencing activities, Mowing of lawn etc.
• Perform road and firebreak maintenance works and construction related functions by using appropriate machinery. Operate a specialised machinery (such as harvesters, drilling equipment, excavators, sewer jetting machine etc.)
• Perform vehicle maintenance and administrative support activities including inter alia the following: Ensure the safe storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of vehicle. Ensure the safety storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of implements.
• Maintain a farm vehicle month and kilometre logbook and report accordingly. Ensure the timely reporting of defects to mechanical workshop in order to prevent further damage. Assist with dispensing and receiving fuel and oils.