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Sawmill General Worker

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Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Timber keeps rural towns working, and a forestry contractor near Umhlanga is hiring crews. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times

You'll need

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

Extra points for

First-aid training
Chainsaw operator certificate

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): chainsaw or firefighting certificates, reference from a crew leader or forester plus ID copy (certified).
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Before you hit apply

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.