Forestry Worker (Plantation Planting) – Experienced

You'll plant, prune and fell trees for a pine plantation in the hills near Umhlanga. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The site is in Umhlanga; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
• Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
• Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
• Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
• Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
• Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader

• Passes the medical check for fire crews
• Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires
• Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
• Valid ID
• Available for early starts and fire-season standby

• First-aid training
• Chainsaw operator certificate
• Fire fighting training

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

• Say you are fit and do not mind remote sites. Many applicants drop out after the first week, so recruiters test commitment.
• Mention fire fighting experience, even as a volunteer. Fire protection crews look for it before winter.