Plantation Forester

Allied Timbers Zimbabwe; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity as a Plantation Forester at a leading provider of timber solutions. Responsibilities include monitoring operations, managing logistics, and ensuring fire protection and quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma in Forestry with relevant management experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ forest management experience in a similar role.
• Diploma in Forestry or related field required, degree is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring annual harvesting and silviculture plans.
• Controlling labour and transport logistics.
• Conducting routine plantation patrols for damages.

Skills

Team Player

Self-motivated

Presentation Skills

Analytical

Excel Proficiency

Education

Diploma in Forestry

Degree in Forestry

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An exciting opportunity for the position of Plantation Forester has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced person at Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd is an extensive, local and international provider of high quality and durable timber-based solutions for both industrial, domestic and end user markets. The successful incumbent will report to the Estate Manager and shall be based at Stapleford Estate.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Preparing and monitoring of annual harvesting/silviculture and roads Annual Plan of Operations
• Achieving set fire protection, environmental management, safety, and quality targets.
• Controlling labour and transport logistics
• Supervising time book entries and the reporting of daily figures for operations
• Evaluating weekly operational progresses
• Conducting routine plantation patrol and scouting for plantation damages, pest or diseases
• Making fire action plans
• Making environment managements plans
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Diploma in Forestry or related field.
• Degree in Forestry would be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ forest management experience in a similar role.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• A team player and self-motivated – able to identify and rectify skills gaps and recommending interventions.
• Excellent presentation skills – Powerpoint
• Very analytical and comfortable with MS Excel spreadsheets
  
  

Remuneration

A remuneration package commensurate with education and experience will be given to the successful candidate.

Applications

Qualifications

Interested candidates meeting the above specifications and qualifications should apply in writing attaching detailed Resumes and 3 traceable referees no later than 24 November 2024 to:

The Human Resources Executive

Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd

125A Borgward Road

Msasa

Harare

Or email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Farming

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