General ForesterSAFCOL • ZA
General Forester
SAFCOL • ZA
2 days ago
Job descriptionOversee timber transport, collection, and delivery. Implement and maintain Operating Harvesting Plans (OHP) for active compartments. Monitor daily production and maintain accurate progress records. Review log quality audits and conduct post-harvest inspections. Address and resolve customer complaints. Support regeneration activities, including fertilizer application, thinning, pruning, and weed control. Manage conservation initiatives and coordinate firebreak burning. Conduct thinning operations, weekly checklists, and compliance audits. Report volume variances exceeding 10%. Ensure protection of remaining stands during operations. Contribute to annual silviculture, thinning plans, and budget preparation. Track operational progress and participate in weekly management meetings. Provide operational updates to management. Manage plantation road teams and maintain the road register. Conduct road condition assessments, stream crossing assessment and initiate required work orders. Identify training needs and oversee skills development. Perform in-field quality and safety assessments. Manage IMS compliance and chemical store inventory. Oversee servicing, maintenance activities, and ensure valid licensing and operator competency. Maintain vehicle service records. Monitor productivity and perform regular in-field inspections. Coach, develop, and manage staff performance. Implement fire belts in alignment with the Fire Protection Plan. Prepare treatment schedules and supervise controlled burning operations. Obtain burning permits as required. Manage safety appointments, training, and compliance records. Maintain and update the SHE system files and registers. Oversee SHE committee, inspections, minutes and reporting. Submit all required SHE documentation to SHEQ. Grade 12 National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6) B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) will be added advantage 2 Years’ experience as a Field Forester or similar level Previous experience in both harvesting and silviculture operations will be an added advantage Valid driver’s license
Role Mandate
- To plan and control all plantation Silviculture and Harvesting (thinning and clear-fell activities) operations.
Key Accountabilities
Minimum Requirements
Closing date : 13 February 2026
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