Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a deciduous fruit orchard near Phalaborwa through the season. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point

• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Valid ID or work permit
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

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

• 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.