Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

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

The site is in Paarl; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point

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

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

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

• 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.