Spray Rig / Combine Harverster Operator & Maintenance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Agricultural Diploma advantageous but not essentialPrevious farming experience with maize & soya essentialPrevious Proven experience in driving the following:TractorsCombinesSelf-propelled sprayerComputer literateGPS experiencePrevious beef farming experience advantageousProven experience in maintaining the followingGeneral maintenanceIrrigation & pumpsWeldingPumpsMust be hands on, trustworthy & disciplined, and able to work as part of a teamAbility to speak ZuluGood communication and organizational skillsValid drivers licenseDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:Understanding of Cattle:Inject and identify sick animalsBrand, dehorn, castrate and tattoo calvesDraft cattleRun a seasonal feedlotWork out rations and quantities / day / herdEstimate WeightsEar tag and Ear notch Understanding of CroppingSpray crops, pesticides and herbicidesPlant CropsIdentify disease and pestsIrrigation scheduleUnderstanding of soil health and fertilityUnderstanding of fertilisersMixing of chemicals Understanding of MachineryThe use of GPSThe use of crop mapsSetting of the following equipment:SprayFertiliserPlanterCombine HarvesterPivots and PumpsTractors and Tillage EquipmentBaling EquipmentStorage of Grains and treating thereofDriving machinery General Maintenance:Cut and Weld WellStrip and Fit BearingsLimited Knowledge of ElectricsMaintain and look after a house, garden and swimming poolStaff Requirements:Understanding and communicating with staffMonitoring overtime and recording overtimeMonitoring casual labour and recording days workedMotivation of Staff General Requirements:Recording Diesel Pump and usageRecording Cattle NumbersRecording Irrigation ScheduleRecording Chemical SprayingBe fit, energetic, be willing to learn and grow with the business ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted.View Synonyms and Definitions