TRACTOR DRIVER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape: Middelburg | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
Salary
R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
Centre
Eastern Cape: Middelburg
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience.
- Job related knowledge: Establishment of pastures, planting and cultivation of crops.
- Basic calculations for mixing and application rates of herbicides and pesticides.
- Calibration of planters and crop sprayers.
- Functioning, maintenance and repair of farm equipment and infrastructure.
- Job related skills: Operating a tractor, Operating specialised machinery such as TLB, Bulldozer etc, Using of different implements, Planting and harvesting of crops.
- Road Maintenance.
- A valid driver’s license (Code C1)
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.
Enquiries
Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633 or Dr Loraine Van Den Berg Tel No: (049) 802 6740
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email TDrecruit36@nda.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Target: Africans and Persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate). Minimum of 1 year of experience. Job related knowledge: Establishment of
pastures, planting and cultivation of crops. Basic calculations for mixing and application rates of herbicides and pesticides. Calibration of planters and crop
sprayers. Functioning, maintenance and repair of farm equipment and infrastructure. Job related skills: Operating a tractor, Operating specialised
machinery such as TLB, Bulldozer etc, Using of different implements, Planting and harvesting of crops. Road Maintenance. A valid driver’s license (Code C1)
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633 or Dr Loraine Van Den Berg Tel No: (049) 802 6740
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
TDrecruit36@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: Africans and Persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.



