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Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm)

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Secunda, Mpumalanga

Temporary

Posted 4 hours ago

Temporary Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Crops do not wait, and a commercial seedling nursery near Secunda needs extra hands this season. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a commercial seedling nursery in Secunda. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What your day looks like

Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages

What you need

Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
Willing to start at sunrise
Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

Helpful, not essential

Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
Living on or near the farm

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your ID book or smart card plus a letter or number from a previous farm manager.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Before you hit apply

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.