Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields) – Entry Level

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

The work is in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

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

• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Living on or near the farm
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• 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.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.