Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm)

Crops do not wait, and a berry tunnel farm near Midrand needs extra hands this season. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages

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

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

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