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Chainsaw Operator (Timber Felling)

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Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Contract

Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R5 000 – R6 750/month

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Job Description

Timber keeps rural towns working, and a sawmill near Gqeberha is hiring crews. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season

Must-haves

Passes the medical check for fire crews
Valid ID
Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires

What you get

Crew transport to plantations
Fire-season standby allowance
Full safety gear provided

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Gqeberha really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): reference from a crew leader or forester, ID copy (certified) plus chainsaw or firefighting certificates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Gqeberha.

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Before you hit apply

Mention fire fighting experience, even as a volunteer. Fire protection crews look for it before winter.
Say you are fit and do not mind remote sites. Many applicants drop out after the first week, so recruiters test commitment.