Palletiser (Export Packhouse)

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Kathu, Northern Cape
Contract
Posted 4 hours ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

You'll sort, grade and pack fruit for export at a table grape packhouse near Kathu. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Kathu. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Pack cartons to the export pattern and weight
  • Stick labels and batch codes on each carton
  • Help clean the line and machines at the end of the day
  • Sort fruit by size, colour and blemish on the packing line
  • Check fruit samples and record quality results on the QC sheet

Must-haves

  • Basic counting and reading for labels
  • Available for the full packing season including Saturdays
  • Valid ID or permit
  • Follows hygiene rules at all times
  • Quick and neat with your hands
  • Able to stand at a line for long shifts

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  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 plus previous packhouse reference.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  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 Kathu.

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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeContract
LocationKathu, Northern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience2+ years
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
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