Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields) – Permanent

Crops do not wait, and a wine farm near eMalahleni needs extra hands this season. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a wine farm on the eMalahleni side of Mpumalanga.

• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay

• Available for the full harvest season
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Willing to start at sunrise

• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• 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.
• If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.