Orchard Worker (Pruning and Thinning)

Crops do not wait, and a deciduous fruit orchard near Lephalale needs extra hands this season. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is a deciduous fruit orchard on the Lephalale side of Limpopo. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

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

• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Valid ID or work permit
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected

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

• 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.