Your mission
- Reporting to the Snr Silviculture Forester the incumbent in this position will assist with the management of forestry plantations in the respective area.
- Manage contractors (mainly silviculture but also roads and security)
- Conduct quantity, quality and safety audits
- Compliance to Safety & Occupational Health Act & FSC requirements
- Improve productivity through innovation and optimize cost efficiencies in all operations
- Production planning and adherence to APO & Budget targets
- Ensure data integrity of the compartment information database
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with Local Authorities
- Fire Protection & Plantation Security Management
Your profile
- BSc Degree / BTech or National Diploma in Forestry
- Specialized knowledge related to forestry, harvesting and logistics
- Minimum of 3 years Silviculture experience dealing directly with the contractor running his/her own WPU
- Minimum 3 years firefighting experience and managing firefighting operations
- In depth knowledge of Silviculture, experience in the management of contractors and sound knowledge of FSC principles
- Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate with Data Management & GIS Skills
- Fire Training; Fire Boss III; Simulation; ICS (Int & Adv)
- Soil conservation & land rehabilitation
- Work study and Productivity
- Innovative / Continuous improvement mind-set
- Community engagement and social forestry skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Good leadership skills
- Valid Code EB Driver’s license
Our offer
- Location: Dumbe
- Duration: Permanent
Benefits:
- Health benefits
- Company retirement
- Learning & Development
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