Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

Crops do not wait, and a berry tunnel farm near Boksburg needs extra hands this season. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a berry tunnel farm in Boksburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• 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

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

• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
• 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

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