Farm General Worker (Vegetable Fields) – Entry Level

Outdoor work with your hands on a citrus farm near White River; no experience needed for most posts. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: White River, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently

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

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

• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• 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.