Berry Picker (Tunnel Farm) – Entry Level

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a deciduous fruit orchard near Brackenfell through the season. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently

• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Available for the full harvest season

• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms

• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
• If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.