Seasonal Fruit Picker (Citrus Harvest)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a deciduous fruit orchard near Polokwane through the season. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

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

• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe

• Valid ID or work permit
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Available for the full harvest season
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules

• Living on or near the farm
• Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
• Previous harvest or picking experience

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

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