Nursery Worker (Seedlings)

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

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

• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show

• Valid ID or work permit
• Available for the full harvest season
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected

• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
• Living on or near the farm
• 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
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms

• 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.