Sweet days ahead: Record apple, pear harvest in WC could mean more jobs The projections are attributed to good rainfall in the Western Cape last winter following years of drought. Picture: Pixabay.com CAPE TOWN - A record apple and pear harvest could mean more jobs for seasonal workers. The projections are attributed to good rainfall in the Western Cape last winter following years of drought. The industry employs 50,000 permanent workers. This year, 4% more apples are expected, while the pear harvest is likely to rise by 2%. Agri Western Cape's Jannie Strydom said the sector was a major economic driver providing tens of thousands of jobs.