Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers)

Harvest time on a wine farm near Johannesburg CBD means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll be based at a wine farm in Johannesburg CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety

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

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

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

• 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.