Orchard Worker (Pruning and Thinning)

Outdoor work with your hands on a citrus farm near Middelburg (MP); no experience needed for most posts. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Middelburg (MP), Mpumalanga, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs

• Available for the full harvest season
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Willing to start at sunrise
• Valid ID or work permit

• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Living on or near the farm

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

• 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.