Berry Picker (Tunnel Farm) – Experienced

Harvest time on a commercial seedling nursery near Mokopane means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Mokopane, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages

• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Available for the full harvest season

• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons

• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.