SAWMILL MANAGER - FM2677

Introduction

Vryheid area, KwaZulu-Natal province – South Africa: Our client is looking for a committed, experienced and qualified Sawmill manager to run their operation in line with their vision.

Duties & Responsibilities

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous

• Agricultural background essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience

• Previous timber, nursery or sawmill experience

• Must have a positive attitude, integrity, and excellent communication skills

• Strong work ethic

• Ability to manage, communicate, work with and motivate staff essential

• Maintenance orientated

• Valid driver’s license

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Oversee daily sawmill production, ensuring targets are met and progressively scaled from 400 m³/month towards the 1,000 m³/month growth target

• Manage log intake, sawing schedules, and product mix across structural timber and pallet material lines

• Oversee the CCA gum pole treatment process, ensuring correct treatment cycles, quality standards, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. SANS standards)

• Manage and lead the production team (currently 15 staff), including labour scheduling, performance, and training as the team grows

• Monitor and control production costs, yield/recovery rates, and wastage

• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained across the sawmill and treatment plant

• Maintain and enforce quality control standards for sawn timber and treated poles

• Coordinate with procurement on log supply and materials to keep production running to plan

• Track stock levels, production output, and dispatch against sales orders

• Report regularly to management on production performance, costs, and any operational issues

• Maintain and enforce equipment maintenance schedules to minimise downtime

• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental, safety, and industry regulations

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted