Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

Outdoor work with your hands on a deciduous fruit orchard near Lephalale; no experience needed for most posts. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Lephalale, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

• Available for the full harvest season
• Valid ID or work permit
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

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

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

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