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Timber Loader and Stacker

How2Apply Talent Network

East London, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R6 000 – R7 500/month

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Job Description

You'll plant, prune and fell trees for an eucalyptus plantation in the hills near East London. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed

What you need

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

Nice if you have

Previous plantation or sawmill experience
Fire fighting training
Chainsaw operator certificate

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: reference from a crew leader or forester, chainsaw or firefighting certificates 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 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around East London; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.