Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm)

Outdoor work with your hands on a wine farm near Cape Town CBD; no experience needed for most posts. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown

• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Available for the full harvest season
• Valid ID or work permit
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

• Living on or near the farm
• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

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

• 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.