Forestry Worker (Plantation Planting) – Permanent

Hard, outdoor work on a sawmill near Richards Bay, with training on chainsaws and fire safety. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

The site is in Richards Bay; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
• Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
• Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
• Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
• Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
• Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times

• Passes the medical check for fire crews
• Willing to work in remote areas
• Available for early starts and fire-season standby
• Physically strong and fit for steep slopes
• Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader

• First-aid training
• Previous plantation or sawmill experience

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

• 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.