Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers)

Harvest time on a commercial seedling nursery near Mthatha means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

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

• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method

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

• Previous harvest or picking experience
• Tractor or quad bike experience
• Living on or near the farm

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

• 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.