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Pruning and Thinning Crew Worker

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Hard, outdoor work on a pine plantation near Pietermaritzburg, with training on chainsaws and fire safety. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

Previous plantation or sawmill experience
Chainsaw operator certificate
Fire fighting training

On offer

Full safety gear provided
Crew transport to plantations
Fire-season standby allowance

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pietermaritzburg really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: ID copy (certified), chainsaw or firefighting certificates plus reference from a crew leader or forester.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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