Nursery Worker (Seedlings)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Temporary
Posted 2 hours ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a citrus farm near Kimberley through the season. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll report in Kimberley. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What you'll actually do

  • Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
  • Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
  • Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
  • Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
  • Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

Must-haves

  • Willing to start at sunrise
  • Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
  • Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
  • Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders

Extra points for

  • Tractor or quad bike experience
  • Previous harvest or picking experience
  • Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your ID book or smart card plus bank card or bank details for wage payments.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Kimberley.

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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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationKimberley, Northern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience2+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date28 November 2026
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