Packhouse Quality Controller (Seasonal) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network
Centurion, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 1 day ago
Temporary Agriculture & Forestry
R5 250 – R6 500/month
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Job Description

Packing season at a table grape packhouse near Centurion means lots of shifts and lots of work. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is in Centurion (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

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

What you need

  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
  • Arrives on time for early shifts
  • Able to stand at a line for long shifts
  • Quick and neat with your hands
  • Valid ID or permit

Helpful, not essential

  • Matric for QC posts
  • Previous packhouse work
  • Knowledge of export standards like GLOBALG.A.P.

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: copy of your identity document plus bank account details.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Centurion; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

How to stand out

  • Apply before the season starts, often a month before first harvest. Recruiting days fill up fast.
  • If you want a QC post, bring your matric certificate and say you can write neat records.

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Job details
SalaryR5 250 – R6 500/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationCenturion, Gauteng
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted30 October 2026
Closing Date25 November 2026
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