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Pruning and Thinning Crew Worker

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Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 250 – R6 750/month

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Job Description

Winter fire season is near, and a fire protection association near Umlazi needs crews ready. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is in Umlazi (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader

You'll need

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

Extra points for

Chainsaw operator certificate
First-aid training
Previous plantation or sawmill experience

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy (certified) plus chainsaw or firefighting certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

If you have a chainsaw ticket, put it at the top. Certified operators earn more and are hired first.
Mention fire fighting experience, even as a volunteer. Fire protection crews look for it before winter.