Production Assistant- Tunnel Team

Babylonstoren; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Babylonstoren in Cape Town seeks a Production Assistant for the seasonal period November 2026 to February 2027. You will work with our tunnel experts to nurture crops and maintain the growing tunnels.

Requirements include Matric, at least two years practical farming experience, and fluent Afrikaans and English. You are a true team player with strong communication and organisational skills, passionate about indigenous plants and nature.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 completed.
• At least two years of practical farming experience.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plant, nurture, basic maintenance, training, and prune growing crops.
• Spray crops with care.
• Operate a tractor across the land.
• Maintain the tunnels to the highest standard.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Organised

Education

National Senior Certificate / Matric

Tools

Tractor operation

Job description

Seasonal Role: November 2026 to February 2027

At Babylonstoren we don't just grow produce, we strive for excellence from seed to harvest.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Production Assistant to join the Babylonstoren team. The successful candidate will team up with our tunnel experts to nurture our crops day by day.

• Plant, nurture, basic maintenance, training, and prune growing crops.


• Spray crops with care.


• Operate a tractor across the land.


• Maintain the tunnels to the highest standard.


• A completed National Senior Certificate (Matric / Grade 12).


• At least two years of practical experience.


• A true team player with a passion for high standards.


• Warm and engaging interpersonal skills.


• Good communication skills, fluent in both Afrikaans and English.


• Highly structured and well organised.


• A deep love for indigenous plants and respect for nature.