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Forestry Worker (Plantation Planting)

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Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Winter fire season is near, and a sawmill near Pinetown needs crews ready. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader

You'll need

Valid ID
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires
Passes the medical check for fire crews
Willing to work in remote areas
Available for early starts and fire-season standby

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): reference from a crew leader or forester, chainsaw or firefighting certificates plus ID copy (certified).
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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.