Berry Picker (Tunnel Farm)

Crops do not wait, and a deciduous fruit orchard near Tzaneen needs extra hands this season. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is Tzaneen-based, with most of your time spent at a deciduous fruit orchard.

• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

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

• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Living on or near the farm
• Tractor or quad bike experience

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• 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.
• If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.