Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers) – Fixed-Term

Harvest time on a berry tunnel farm near Atlantis means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Atlantis, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected
• Valid ID or work permit
• Available for the full harvest season
• Willing to start at sunrise

• Farm transport from nearby towns
• Seasonal accommodation on some farms
• 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.
• Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.