how2apply

Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields)

How2Apply Talent Network

Polokwane, Limpopo

Temporary

Posted 1 hour ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

Apply for this job

Job Description

Outdoor work with your hands on a vegetable farm near Polokwane; no experience needed for most posts. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Polokwane, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

You'll need

Willing to start at sunrise
Valid ID or work permit
Available for the full harvest season
Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

Nice if you have

Tractor or quad bike experience
Living on or near the farm
Previous harvest or picking experience

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Polokwane really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a letter or number from a previous farm manager, bank card or bank details for wage payments plus your ID book or smart card.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Polokwane; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Tips to get shortlisted

If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.
Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.