Packhouse Quality Controller (Seasonal) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
R5 000 – R5 750/month
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Job Description

Quick hands and good eyes are all an export fruit packhouse near Mbombela really needs from you. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Build pallets to the correct height and strap them
  • Move pallets into cold rooms and record temperatures
  • Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
  • Keep your packing station clean and free of stems and leaves

You'll need

  • Arrives on time for early shifts
  • Valid ID or permit
  • Able to stand at a line for long shifts
  • Follows hygiene rules at all times
  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
  • Basic counting and reading for labels

What you get

  • Protective clothing supplied
  • Overtime pay during peak weeks
  • Rehire for next season if you perform well
  • 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. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: copy of your identity document, previous packhouse reference 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 7 working days.

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Tips to get shortlisted

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

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Job details
SalaryR5 000 – R5 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationMbombela, Mpumalanga
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted11 November 2026
Closing Date18 December 2026
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