Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers)

Harvest time on a citrus farm near Soweto means early mornings, full crates and paid overtime. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Soweto; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Clean and store picking bags, ladders and secateurs
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Pick fruit or vegetables at the right ripeness and size, gently

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

• Living on or near the farm
• Previous harvest or picking experience

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

• 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.