Press Agriculture Limited (PAL)
VACANCY (URGENT)
Press Agriculture Limited invites applications from suitable, qualified, and experienced candidates with hands-on practical experience for the following position:
TRACTOR DRIVERS (6)
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Operating a tractor safely and efficiently to complete various tasks including ploughing, harrowing, ridging, planting, spraying, fertilising, cultivating, etc., as instructed by the Farm Manager.
Fitting, adjusting, and removing attachments including ploughs, harrows, ridgers, planters, sprayers, trailers and fertiliser spreaders. - Conducting daily checks on the tractor including oil level, coolant, hydraulic oil level, tyres, belts, lights, brakes and fuel. Any issues should be reported immediately.
- Maintaining the tractor and attachments with greasing, cleaning and basic servicing as per the maintenance schedule.
- Reporting any mechanical issues, damage, and strange noises. Support mechanics with repairs.
Complete daily records of work completed, including time spent, area covered, fuel used, and attachments fitted. - Complete tasks to the correct depth, spacing, speed and direction as instructed in the fields. Complete to a high standard, including straight lines, even planting and even spreading.
- Set up sprayers and spreaders and apply the correct amount of fertiliser and chemicals as advised by the agronomist/supervisor.
- Transport farm produce, inputs, water, equipment, and staff with a tractor and trailer. Do not overload.
- Complete all safety procedures when working on slopes, near ditches, overhead wires, staff and livestock.
- Support the farm during busy periods such as preparing land, planting and harvesting. May need to work long hours.
- Check the ground and weather conditions and report any issues that may affect the safety or quality of work.
- Report any accidents, injuries, or close calls to the supervisor immediately. Attend safety meetings and training.
- Complete any other reasonable tasks as instructed by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum – Malawi Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) or equivalent and a valid Malawian driving licence (C1), those with a defensive driving certificate will have an added advantage.
- At least 3 years’ work experience
Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications, attaching copies of certificates, National ID, and curriculum vitae with at least three traceable referees to the address below, to be received not later than 11th November 2026.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates meeting the stipulated requirements will be responded to.
The Chief Executive Officer
Press Agriculture Limited
Kulima House
Private Bag B352
KASUNGU
Email- pal@palku.mw