Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers)

You'll pick, prune and look after crops on a deciduous fruit orchard near Mbombela through the season. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

This post is in Mbombela (Mpumalanga). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Move irrigation pipes and check drippers for blockages
• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe

• Willing to start at sunrise
• Valid ID or work permit
• Physically fit for bending, lifting and climbing ladders
• Follows farm hygiene and safety rules
• Able to work outdoors in heat, cold and rain

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

• 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.