Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm)

How2Apply Talent Network
Coega, Eastern Cape
Temporary
Posted 58 min ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
R4 750 – R5 500/month
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Job Description

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a wine farm near Coega through the season. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a wine farm on the Coega side of Eastern Cape. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
  • Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
  • Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
  • Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
  • Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
  • Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
  • Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown

What you need

  • Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
  • Willing to start at sunrise
  • Available for the full harvest season
  • Valid ID or work permit

Extra points for

  • Living on or near the farm
  • Tractor or quad bike experience
  • Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  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. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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How to stand out

  • Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.
  • If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.

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Job details
SalaryR4 750 – R5 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationCoega, Eastern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
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