Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

Crops do not wait, and a berry tunnel farm near Johannesburg CBD needs extra hands this season. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The site is in Johannesburg CBD; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels

• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Valid ID or work permit
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Available for the full harvest season

• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Living on or near the farm
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage

• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.
• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.