Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm) – Entry Level

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

You'll be based at a wine farm in Khayelitsha. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently

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

• Living on or near the farm
• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Previous harvest or picking experience

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

• 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.