Farm Worker CV example

A Farm Worker CV for South African employers: what to write, the duties and skills to list, a cover letter and tips.

Updated 29 October 2026 · By Tumelo Vincent Tau

1. An example profile

A short profile at the top of your CV says who you are and what work you want. Change it to fit your own experience:

2. Duties to list

Under each job like this in your work experience, list three to five of the duties you really did:

• Plant, water and harvest crops
• Feed and care for livestock
• Operate and maintain farm equipment
• Apply fertiliser and pesticides safely
• Repair fences and farm structures
• Sort and pack produce

3. Skills and certificates

Skills employers look for in this job:

• Crop and livestock care
• Tractor driving
• Physical fitness
• Reliability

Also list, if you have them:

• Tractor or farm machinery you can drive, and your licence code
• Spraying or pesticide safety training
• Crops and animals you have worked with
• AgriSETA learnerships or courses

4. Tips for Farm Worker jobs

• Say which crops and animals you worked with: maize, citrus, vegetables, cattle, sheep, poultry.
• Machines you can drive (tractor, harvester) are a big plus. Include your licence code.
• Seasonal and harvest work counts as experience. List each season with the farm and dates.

5. An example cover letter

Send a short cover letter with your CV, naming the post and the reference number from the advert:

More help: how to write a cover letter, a CV with no work experience and job interview tips.