Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

Crops do not wait, and a commercial seedling nursery near Mamelodi needs extra hands this season. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Mamelodi (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages

• Willing to start at sunrise
• Available for the full harvest season
• Valid ID or work permit
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

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