Sawmill General Worker

Winter fire season is near, and a pine plantation near Mogwase needs crews ready. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Mogwase (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

• Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
• Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
• Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
• Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
• Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
• Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks

• Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires
• Passes the medical check for fire crews
• Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
• Willing to work in remote areas

• Fire fighting training
• First-aid training

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

• 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.