Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm) – Fixed-Term

Harvest time on a commercial seedling nursery near Soweto means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently

• Available for the full harvest season
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

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

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

• 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.