Seasonal Fruit Picker (Citrus Harvest)

Outdoor work with your hands on a commercial seedling nursery near Phalaborwa; no experience needed for most posts. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a commercial seedling nursery on the Phalaborwa side of Limpopo. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe

• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Available for the full harvest season
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain

• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees

• Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage
• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• Chance of a permanent post after good seasons

• Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
• If you have picked before, say which crop and how many seasons. Farms rehire experienced pickers first.