Sugar Harvester Operator (2)

at FES Agric Services Tanzania Limited
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted May 14, 2025
Category Engineering
Job Type Full-time
Currency TZS

Description

About Us
FES Agric Services Tanzania Limited is the leading contract service provider and supplier of various premium brand products, including Netafim and Zimmatic irrigation equipment. We are expanding and currently hiring for multiple positions at our Kasulu Sugar Estate, Kigoma, Tanzania! Are you looking for a new opportunity to grow your career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company?

Available Positions

  1. Sugar Harvester Operator (2 Positions)
    Reporting to: Operations Manager
    Responsibilities: 

    • Operate sugarcane harvesting machinery (mechanical harvester) efficiently and safely.
    • Operate GPS guidance technology.
    • Conduct pre-operational checks and regular maintenance of harvesting equipment.
    • Follow harvesting schedules and field maps as instructed by supervisors.
    • Ensure accurate and clean harvesting to minimize losses and maintain quality.
    • Record daily operational data (e.g., area covered, fuel usage).
    • Identify mechanical faults and report or assist with basic repairs.
    • Work closely with team members and supervisors to achieve harvesting targets.
    • Adhere to all safety and environmental standards.
    • Clean and disinfect equipment daily after use to prevent the spread of crop diseases.

      Requirements:

    • Minimum Form IV education (Certificate of Secondary Education).
    • Vocational training or certification in agricultural machinery operation is an advantage.
    • At least 2 years of experience operating agricultural harvesting machinery.
    • Familiarity with mechanical sugarcane harvesters (e.g., Case IH, John Deere).
    • Basic knowledge of machine maintenance and repair.
    • Ability to work long hours in field conditions.
    • Team player with good communication skills.

Applying Instructions

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their application letters together with detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates with three traceable referees to jobs@festzn.com.

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