Orchard Worker (Pruning and Thinning) – Immediate Start

Harvest time on a commercial seedling nursery near Rosslyn means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Rosslyn, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages

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

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

• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons
• Farm transport from nearby towns
• 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.