Tractor Driver - Spekboom Restoration Project

About the role

NatCarbon Africa is seeking a Tractor Driver for its Spekboom Restoration Project in the Eastern and Western Cape, which aims to restore up to 100,000 hectares of degraded subtropical thicket biome by planting Spekboom on privately owned land. The driver reports to the Project Extension Officer and works primarily in Jansenville or nearby areas, with regular sleepouts at remote harvesting sites.

Key responsibilities

• Operate tractors and trailers to transport goods to designated locations and fields.
• Inspect vehicles before and after use (oil, tyre pressure, hydraulic oil, fuel) and keep them clean and roadworthy.
• Maintain records of mileage, fuel consumption and crates loaded, and report mechanical issues or accidents.
• Ensure safe hitching of trailers and follow all safety regulations.
• Perform additional tasks such as stacking, packing and loading crates, watering plants, manual labour, fixing equipment, and assisting with measurements, block marking and litter collection.
• Drive other vehicles as required, including taking quality controllers to site, and manage all loads on or off the vehicle.

Required profile

• High school certificate and a valid driver's licence, code 14 or higher (EC or above).
• At least 3 years' experience driving a tractor and trailer, preferably in 4x4s and on poor roads, with heavy loads.
• Able to communicate in English and Afrikaans; knowledge of farming equipment and machinery.
• Valid tractor operator certificate and PDP.
• At least 3 contactable references.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the Eastern and Western Cape, including weekends and holidays, and to work irregular hours.

Applications are made online through the NatCarbon website or LinkedIn page, with a cover letter and a resume of up to three pages.