Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields) – Permanent

Crops do not wait, and a berry tunnel farm near Mokopane needs extra hands this season. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Mokopane-based, with most of your time spent at a berry tunnel farm.

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

• Valid ID or work permit
• Available for the full harvest season
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Willing to start at sunrise

• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Previous harvest or picking experience

• 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.