Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

Outdoor work with your hands on a berry tunnel farm near Kuruman; no experience needed for most posts. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The work is in Kuruman, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay

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

• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Living on or near the farm

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

• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.