Forestry Team Supervisor (Silviculture) – Entry Level

Winter fire season is near, and a pine plantation near Richards Bay needs crews ready. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Richards Bay; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
• Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
• Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
• Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
• Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
• Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
• Sharpen and service chainsaws daily

• Willing to work in remote areas
• Valid ID
• Passes the medical check for fire crews
• Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires

• First-aid training
• Chainsaw operator certificate

• Chainsaw and fire training at no cost
• Full safety gear provided
• Crew transport to plantations

• 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.