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Chainsaw Operator (Timber Felling) – Fixed-Term

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 500 – R7 500/month

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Job Description

Timber keeps rural towns working, and a fire protection association near Durban Central is hiring crews. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader

Must-haves

Physically strong and fit for steep slopes
Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
Valid ID
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires

Extra points for

Previous plantation or sawmill experience
Chainsaw operator certificate
Fire fighting training

What you get

Full safety gear provided
Chainsaw and fire training at no cost
Fire-season standby allowance
Crew transport to plantations

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy (certified) plus reference from a crew leader or forester.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

If you have a chainsaw ticket, put it at the top. Certified operators earn more and are hired first.
Say you are fit and do not mind remote sites. Many applicants drop out after the first week, so recruiters test commitment.