Irrigation Assistant (Crop Farm)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a citrus farm near Tzaneen through the season. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

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

• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay

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

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

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• 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.