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Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 750 – R6 500/month

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Job Description

Harvest time on a wine farm near Bellville 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.

Home base is a wine farm on the Bellville side of Western Cape.

The work, day to day

Tie up tomato and pepper plants in tunnels
Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

You'll need

Available for the full harvest season
Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
Valid ID or work permit
Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
Willing to start at sunrise
Careful with fruit, since bruised fruit is rejected

Helpful, not essential

Previous harvest or picking experience
Pruning experience on vines or fruit trees
Tractor or quad bike experience

What's in it for you

Seasonal accommodation on some farms
Farm transport from nearby towns
Piece-rate bonus on top of daily wage

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: bank card or bank details for wage payments plus your ID book or smart card.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Before you hit apply

Have your bank details ready. Most farms pay into a bank account and will not start you without it.
Farms hire before the season starts, so apply four to six weeks early. Late arrivals often find the teams already full.