Nursery Worker (Seedlings)

Harvest time on a commercial seedling nursery near Secunda means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a commercial seedling nursery on the Secunda side of Mpumalanga. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Available for the full harvest season
• Valid ID or work permit
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected

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

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

• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.
• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.