Sawmill General Worker

Timber keeps rural towns working, and an eucalyptus plantation near East London is hiring crews. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The site is in East London; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

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

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

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

• 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.