East London
Job Description
Sovereign, a national supplier of chicken products to various markets with operations in five provinces, is seeking a thorough and committed individual for the position of Tractor Driver in the Agriculture division. The successful incumbent will report directly to the Senior Farm Manager. The Tractor Driver will ensure the efficient and timeous completion of grounds maintenance (grass cutting) per farm and collection of rubbish on farms and staff quarters. This position holds the TASK Grade of T04. The ideal candidate should be in possession of a matric certificate, tractors license and have 1 years experience.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to daily production schedule as set out by the Senior Farm Manager.
- Ensure daily maintenance checks (first parades) sheets are completed and actioned.
- Ensure that Grounds Maintenance SOP is adhered to at all times by obtaining an audit score of 90 % or more.
- Ensure that biological risk control procedures are adhered at all times and communicate abnormalities immediately to Senior Farm Manager.
- Adhere and comply with all safety requirements. Should there be any concerns report to Senior Farm Manager.
- Ensure a zero disabling accident rate by maintaining safe working practices on a daily basis, through adhering to correct speed limits, timeous maintenance checks and ensure correct usage of PPE.
- Action ad hoc projects and tasks when necessary.
- Must have a passion to succeed.
- Great attention to detail, pursues perfection.
- Assertive but approachable.
- Hands-on approach.
- Able to persevere in the face of problems.
- Good analytical skills and able to take corrective action.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks.
As Sovereign is an equal opportunity employer, preference will be given to applicants of designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act.
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