Fruit Sorter and Grader

How2Apply Talent Network
Lephalale, Limpopo
Temporary
Posted 8 hours ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

Fruit from a citrus packhouse near Lephalale ends up on shelves overseas, packed by your hands. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Location: Lephalale, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
  • Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
  • Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
  • Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
  • Build pallets to the correct height and strap them

What you need

  • Basic counting and reading for labels
  • Follows hygiene rules at all times
  • Arrives on time for early shifts
  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
  • Able to stand at a line for long shifts
  • Quick and neat with your hands

Helpful, not essential

  • Matric for QC posts
  • Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
  • Previous packhouse work

What you get

  • Transport from nearby towns
  • Protective clothing supplied
  • Rehire for next season if you perform well
  • Overtime pay during peak weeks

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Lephalale really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): copy of your identity document, previous packhouse reference plus bank account details.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Lephalale.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
  • Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationLephalale, Limpopo
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience2+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date24 October 2026
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