Area Manager (Forester Silviculture)

Recruitment Web South Africa; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Web South Africa seeks an experienced Forester to lead plantation asset management and contractor oversight. The role requires a diploma in forestry and a track record of senior-level responsibility, with strong people skills and the ability to drive financial efficiencies.

Applicants should bring 10+ years in forestry, including 2+ years at Senior Forester level, plus advanced fire management and silviculture experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Forestry is the minimum requirement.
• At least 10 years of experience as a Forester, including 2 years at Senior Forester level.
• Contractor management experience.
• Ability to manage teams to financial efficiencies.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Advanced fire management experience and silviculture team management experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and protect plantation assets.
• Adhere to all environmental, conservation legislation.
• Manage contractors.
• Risk/Safety/FSC requirements.
• Liaise function.
• Personnel development/management.
• Administration.

Education

Diploma in Forestery

Job description

Requirements:

• Diploma in Forestery as the minimum
• At least 10 years’ experience as a Forester of which at least 2 of these must be at Senior Forester level
• Contractor management experience
• Ability to manage teams to financial efficiencies
• Excellent people management skills
• Advanced fire management experience, silviculture team management experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Good time management skills

Duties:

• Establish, maintain and protect plantation assets
• Adhere to all environmental, conservation legislation
• Manage contractors
• Risk/Safety/FSC requirements
• Liaise function
• Personnel development/management
• Administration