Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a citrus farm near Atlantis through the season. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Atlantis, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

• Valid ID or work permit
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

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

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

• 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.