Palletiser (Export Packhouse) – Entry Level

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Kathu, Northern Cape
Contract
Posted 19 hours ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at a berry packing facility near Kathu. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The work is in Kathu, Northern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • 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
  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
  • Stack empty cartons and punnets ready for the next run

Must-haves

  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
  • Follows hygiene rules at all times
  • Arrives on time for early shifts
  • Quick and neat with your hands

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: bank account details, previous packhouse reference plus copy of your identity document.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kathu; 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

  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationKathu, Northern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience1+ years
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date22 October 2026
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