Friday, 26 July, 2024
Danielle Cremer
0218800133
Stellenbosch
Blaauwklippen Agricultural Estate Stellenbosch (Pty) Ltd is looking for a new Vineyard Spray & Tractor Operator to join their vineyard team. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, hard-working, enthusiastic, and able to work in a team but also independently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- General vineyard worker when not driving the tractor.
- The tractor operator will be responsible for seasonal spraying of vineyards and other crops.
- Spraying of vines and other plants with chemicals might include the control of weed growth, insects, fungus growth and diseases.
- Plant of vines and other plants using hand tools and farm machines, pruning & irrigation for vineyard growth.
- Operating farm machines to cultivate, fertilise, spray and harvest grapes.
- Selects and picks grapes according to size and ripeness, and discards rotting and over-ripened produce.
- The tractor operator must operating tractors safely and efficiently.
- Using tractors to transport materials (filled grape containers) and pull or push agricultural equipment.
- Driving and carrying out regular maintenance and repairs of tractors and other farm implements.
- Remaining alert while driving and servicing the tractor and always maintaining the appropriate speed limit.
- Reporting any vineyard faults or concerns to the Vineyard Manager.
- Completing minor repairs on tractor and farm equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- At least 3 years tractor driving experience
- Must have at least 3 years of Vineyard/ Agricultural experience
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
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FRIDAY, 16 August 2024
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HOW TO APPLY:
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EMAIL OR SUBMIT YOUR UPDATED CV
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EMAIL OR DELIVER BY HAND TO:
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BLAAUWKLIPPEN ADMIN/ HR OFFICE OR VIA EMAIL
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PS: Should you not receive a reply within 2 weeks from your application, please treat as unsuccessful.