Grape Harvest Worker (Wine Farm) – Immediate Start

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Upington, Northern Cape
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

Outdoor work with your hands on a vegetable farm near Upington; no experience needed for most posts. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

The work, day to day

  • Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
  • Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
  • Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
  • Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
  • Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

You'll need

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

Extra points for

  • Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
  • Tractor or quad bike experience

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: bank card or bank details for wage payments, a letter or number from a previous farm manager plus your ID book or smart card.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Upington; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
  • If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationUpington, Northern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience1+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date9 November 2026
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