Tunnel Crop Worker (Tomatoes and Peppers)

Crops do not wait, and a berry tunnel farm near Tzaneen needs extra hands this season. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

• Weed beds by hand or with a hoe
• Fill crates or bins and carry them to the collection point
• Wash hands and use the field toilets for food safety
• Prune and thin fruit trees and vines to the farm's method
• Follow the re-entry times after spraying, as the signs show
• Keep your picking card or tag count for daily pay
• Plant seedlings in rows at the spacing shown

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

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

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

• 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.