Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

Outdoor work with your hands on a vegetable farm near Mthatha; no experience needed for most posts. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Mthatha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels

• Willing to start at sunrise
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Valid ID or work permit
• Available for the full harvest season
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain

• 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.