Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields) – Permanent

Crops do not wait, and a commercial seedling nursery near Polokwane needs extra hands this season. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

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

• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages

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

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

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

• 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.