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Timber Loader and Stacker

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Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R6 250 – R8 000/month

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Job Description

Hard, outdoor work on a sawmill near Richards Bay, with training on chainsaws and fire safety. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

The work, day to day

Sharpen and service chainsaws daily
Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
Feed logs into sawmill machines and stack planks
Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
Fell, debranch and cross-cut trees with a chainsaw
Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader

What you need

Passes the medical check for fire crews
Willing to work in remote areas
Available for early starts and fire-season standby
Follows safety rules strictly around machines and fires
Physically strong and fit for steep slopes

Nice if you have

Fire fighting training
First-aid training
Previous plantation or sawmill experience

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: reference from a crew leader or forester, chainsaw or firefighting certificates plus ID copy (certified).
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

Mention fire fighting experience, even as a volunteer. Fire protection crews look for it before winter.
If you have a chainsaw ticket, put it at the top. Certified operators earn more and are hired first.