Aaldering Vineyards & Wines is looking for a Vineyard Spray & Tractor Operator

Thursday, 14 August, 2025
Jacqueline Aaldering     0646017983
Stellenbosch  

Aaldering Vineyards & Wines is a 27Ha boutique wine estate in the Devon Valley of Stellenbosch. We are looking for a Vineyard Spray & Tractor Operator to join the vibrant 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.
  • 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/spray car driving experience
  • Must have at least 3 years of Vineyard/ Agricultural experience
  • The ideal candidate has a driver’s license as well as forklift license.

Are you the one we are looking for? Than send your CV, complete with photo to estate@aaldering.co.za, no later than 25 August 2025.