Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kathu, Northern Cape
Temporary
Posted 1 hour ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Kathu really needs from you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Kathu-based, with most of your time spent at an export fruit packhouse.

What you'll actually do

  • Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run
  • Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
  • Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

Must-haves

  • Basic counting and reading for labels
  • Arrives on time for early shifts
  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
  • Quick and neat with your hands
  • Valid ID or permit

On offer

  • Protective clothing supplied
  • Overtime pay during peak weeks
  • Transport from nearby towns
  • Rehire for next season if you perform well

How to apply

  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): copy of your identity document, bank account details plus previous packhouse reference.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

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How to stand out

  • Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.
  • Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeTemporary
LocationKathu, Northern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience1+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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