how2apply

Forestry Worker (Plantation Planting)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria West, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R6 750 – R8 250/month

Apply for this job

Job Description

Winter fire season is near, and a fire protection association near Pretoria West needs crews ready. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Sharpen and service chainsaws daily

Must-haves

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

What's in it for you

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

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: reference from a crew leader or forester plus ID copy (certified).
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

How to stand out

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.