Tractor Operator – Senwes Grainlink – Kommandodrift, Free State
📍 Location: Kommandodrift, Free State
📅 Date Posted: 9 April 2025
🆔 Reference Number: 1112
💼 Contract Type: Permanent
📆 Application Closing Date: 16 April 2025
About the Company
Senwes Grainlink is a leading agricultural company, providing grain handling, storage, and logistics services to farmers across South Africa. As part of their operations, they are seeking a skilled Tractor Operator to join their team at the Kommandodrift facility. This position is crucial to ensure the safe and efficient movement of equipment and grain products within the Senwes boundaries.
Role Overview
The Tractor Operator will be primarily responsible for operating tractors to transport equipment and grain products, maintaining equipment, and performing general maintenance tasks at the silo. This role also involves ensuring that hygiene standards are upheld and assisting with loading and off-loading of grain products.
Key Responsibilities
🚜 Transport and Maintenance of Equipment
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Safely operate tractors to move equipment and grain products.
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Transport and handle equipment used in the silo and other facilities.
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Perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure functionality.
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Maintain the terrain around the silo and related facilities.
🧹 General Hygiene and Maintenance
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Clean and maintain the yard, bins, containers, silo, and bunkers.
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Apply contact spraying for pest control as required.
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Perform general hygiene functions and ensure cleanliness in the workplace.
🌾 Grain Handling and Safety Compliance
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Assist in the loading and off-loading of grain products.
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Fill or empty silo bags and bunkers as required.
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Adhere to OHS Act, HACCP, and Food and Hygiene Safety Act 15 regulations.
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Comply with the responsibilities as per the Health and Safety Act.
Qualifications and Experience
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National Senior Certificate.
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At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role.
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Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery used in agriculture.
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Strong communication and technical skills.
What the Company Offers
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Competitive market-related salary.
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Opportunity to work in a dynamic agricultural environment with growth opportunities.
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A chance to be part of a leading team in grain handling and logistics.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Senwes Grainlink is committed to transformation and prioritizes candidates from designated groups. A consumer credit check will be conducted for positions involving financial responsibilities.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit Senwes Grainlink’s Career Page:
👉 www.groupcareers.co.za
Search for Reference Number: 1112 and submit your application.
⏳ Application Deadline: 16 April 2025
📩 If you do not receive feedback within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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