Timber Loader and Stacker – Experienced

Timber keeps rural towns working, and a sawmill near Secunda is hiring crews. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll report in Secunda. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Prune lower branches with pruning saws and ladders
• Fight veld fires with beaters and water packs under a crew leader
• Apply herbicide around young trees as instructed
• Wear chainsaw chaps, helmets and ear protection at all times
• Plant seedlings in prepared pits at the right spacing

• Able to work in a crew and follow the crew leader
• Passes the medical check for fire crews
• Valid ID
• Willing to work in remote areas

• Fire fighting training
• First-aid training

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

• 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.