Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a citrus farm near Mbombela through the season. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll be based at a citrus farm in Mbombela. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

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

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

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