Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

Harvest time on a wine farm near Fourways means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Fourways. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels

• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Valid ID or work permit
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

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

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

• If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.