Field Forester
SAFCOL South African Forestry Company Limited · Mpumalanga
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- Gather/collect information for budget input
- Perform practical field surveys to:
- Gather information for Forester for planning purposes
- Gather information for Forester for setting productivity targets
- Gather information for input into the annual operational plan
- Gather information for mechanised fleet
- Perform quality checks on Contractor work and own mechanised teams
- Perform safety checks and assistance with safety program
- Provide compartment planning for Contractors
- Complete all Compartment Planning and auditing and verify with Line Manager
- Control production of all labour as per Best Operating Procedure BOP's
- Complete checklist for all operations in field as per BOP's
- Control environmental aspects in field as per Environmental Management System EMS
- Control PSM documents and verify for correctness
- Complete safety check lists and participate in safety meetings
- Monitor deviations and non-compliance to standards
- Ensure filing is up to date of safety documents
- Check that registers are up to date in accordance with the schedule
- Perform toolbox talks, risk assessments and vehicle checklist
- Control teams in field as per BOP's
- Control vehicles usage and tools
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Forestry NQF level 6
- B-Tech or Bsc Degree in Forestry NQF level 7 will be added advantage
- One 1 Year Internship Experience as a Forester
- Previous Experience in Harvesting will be an added advantage
- Valid driver's license
Leadership Competencies
- Driving change
- Operational delivery
- Self-awareness
- Business acumen
- People management
Behavioural Competencies
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Planning and organising
- Conflict Management
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder management
Technical Competencies
- Process flow management
- Total quality management
- Mechanical and maintenance
- Safety management
- Harvesting practices
- Computer literacy