Pine Harvesting Supervisor

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd; Greytown; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the forestry sector is seeking a Pine Harvesting Supervisor to lead operations in Greytown. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a strong background in pine harvesting and mechanical skills, particularly with chainsaws. The position comes with attractive benefits including free housing and utilities. You will be responsible for supervising harvesting teams, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and managing essential administrative tasks. If you are passionate about forestry and possess the necessary skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free basic housing

Wi-Fi

Electricity

Water

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising pine harvesting is essential.
• Basic mechanical skills, especially with chainsaws, are required.
• Ability to manage records and time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pine harvesting operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Maintain and sharpen chainsaw blades as needed.
• Manage administrative tasks and keep accurate records.

Skills

Pine Harvesting Supervising

Basic mechanical experience

Chainsaw blade sharpening

Firefighting in Forestry or Farming

Admin & Record Keeping

Time management

Basic math skills

Production focus

Health and safety consciousness

Tractor driving

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Stihl chainsaws

Job description

Pine Harvesting Supervisor position available in Greytown.

Our client in the forestry and farming sector seeks to employ an experienced (AA/EE) Pine Harvesting Supervisor for permanent employment based in Greytown.

Salary: Market-related from R5 000 – R8 000 per month (Negotiable on exp) + including free basic housing + Wi-Fi + electricity + water + overtime.

Start Date: Immediate preferred.

Type: Permanent Employment / EE/AA applicants only.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pine Harvesting Supervising experience essential (Not GUM or WATTLE) – PINE only!
• Basic mechanical experience & understanding on Stihl chainsaws.
• Knowledge of how chainsaw blades must be sharpened.
• Firefighting in Forestry or Farming.
• Admin & Record Keeping skills.
• Time management skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Production focused.
• Health and safety conscious.
• Will need to be able to drive a tractor that pulls the labour trailer.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Stihl chainsaw mechanical and sharpening experience.
• Speak & write English and Zulu.
• Experienced (1-3 years) AA/EE Applicants required.
• Firefighting skills.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Full-time Live-in Position in the supervisor compound.
• Required to work Standby & Overtime on occasions.
• Relevant drivers / tractor or other operating licence/s (adv).