Packhouse Line Packer (Table Grapes) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
R4 750 – R5 750/month
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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all a table grape packhouse near Phalaborwa really needs from you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Phalaborwa; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
  • Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves
  • Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
  • Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
  • Follow food safety rules like hand washing and no jewellery
  • Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.
  • Forklift licence for palletising roles

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Phalaborwa really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): previous packhouse reference, copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 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 Phalaborwa.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.
  • Mention the fruit you have packed before and how many seasons. Packhouses rehire the fast, careful packers.

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Job details
SalaryR4 750 – R5 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationPhalaborwa, Limpopo
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date17 November 2026
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