Pruning and Thinning Crew Worker

How2Apply Talent Network
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Contract
Posted 2 hours ago
Contract Agriculture & Forestry
R6 250 – R8 500/month
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Job Description

You'll plant, prune and fell trees for a fire protection association in the hills near Secunda. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is Secunda-based, with most of your time spent at a fire protection association.

What your day looks like

  • Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
  • Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
  • Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
  • Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
  • Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
  • Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
  • Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw

What you need

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

Extra points for

  • Previous plantation or sawmill experience
  • Fire fighting training

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 for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: chainsaw or firefighting certificates plus ID copy (certified).
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR6 250 – R8 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationSecunda, Mpumalanga
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience3+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
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