Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields) – Permanent

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a deciduous fruit orchard near Secunda through the season. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

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

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently

• Valid ID or work permit
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Tractor or quad bike experience

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

• 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.