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Forestry Fire Crew Member (Winter Season)

How2Apply Talent Network

Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R5 500 – R7 000/month

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Job Description

You'll plant, prune and fell trees for a pine plantation in the hills near Hammarsdale. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders

What you need

Valid ID
Passes the medical check for fire crews
Physically strong and fit for steep slopes
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires
Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
Willing to work in remote areas

Extra points for

Previous plantation or sawmill experience
Fire fighting training
Chainsaw operator certificate

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy (certified) plus reference from a crew leader or forester.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Hammarsdale; 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.

Before you hit apply

Mention fire fighting experience, even as a volunteer. Fire protection crews look for it before winter.
If you have a chainsaw ticket, put it at the top. Certified operators earn more and are hired first.