Berry Picker (Tunnel Farm)

Outdoor work with your hands on a berry tunnel farm near Mokopane; no experience needed for most posts. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a berry tunnel farm on the Mokopane side of Limpopo. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs

• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Valid ID or work permit
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Willing to start at sunrise

• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Previous harvest or picking experience

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

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