Production Assistant- Tunnel Team

Babylonstoren; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Babylonstoren is seeking an experienced Production Assistant to join the team for the seasonal period from November 2026 to February 2027. You will work with tunnel experts to nurture crops, harvest, prune, and maintain growing environments.

The ideal candidate has a Matric, at least two years of practical farming experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills in Afrikaans and English. A passion for indigenous plants and nature is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Love for indigenous plants and respect for nature.

Responsibilities

• Harvest fresh produce.
• 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

Good communication

Organised

Bilingual Afrikaans/English

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric/Grade 12)

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.

Assistant Responsibilities

• Harvest fresh produce.
• 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.

Assistant Requirements

• 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.