how2apply

Timber Loader and Stacker

How2Apply Talent Network

George, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R6 000 – R7 250/month

Apply for this job

Job Description

Hard, outdoor work on a sawmill near George, with training on chainsaws and fire safety. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Location: George, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing
Stack logs by length for loading onto trucks
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Clear and maintain firebreaks during the dry season
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders

What you need

Passes the medical check for fire crews
Willing to work in remote areas
Available for early starts and fire-season standby
Valid ID
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires

Extra points for

Fire fighting training
Previous plantation or sawmill experience
Chainsaw operator certificate

On offer

Full safety gear provided
Fire-season standby allowance
Crew transport to plantations

How to apply for this job

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): 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 George; 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.

How to stand out

If you have a chainsaw ticket, put it at the top. Certified operators earn more and are hired first.
Say you are fit and do not mind remote sites. Many applicants drop out after the first week, so recruiters test commitment.