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Timber Loader and Stacker

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Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

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Posted 2 hours ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

You'll plant, prune and fell trees for a sawmill in the hills near Cape Town CBD. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What you'll actually do

Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
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
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season

You'll need

Available for early starts and fire-season standby
Physically strong and fit for steep slopes
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires
Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
Willing to work in remote areas

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: chainsaw or firefighting certificates, reference from a crew leader or forester plus ID copy (certified).
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

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Before you hit apply

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.