Berry Picker (Tunnel Farm) – Entry Level

Harvest time on a deciduous fruit orchard near Mossel Bay means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels

• Valid ID or work permit
• Available for the full harvest season
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

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

• 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.