Berry Picker (Tunnel Farm)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a commercial seedling nursery near Mbombela through the season. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is a commercial seedling nursery on the Mbombela side of Mpumalanga. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels

• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Available for the full harvest season
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Valid ID or work permit

• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage

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