Area Manager (Forester Silviculture)

RAVA HUMAN CAPITAL; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

RAVA HUMAN CAPITAL is seeking an experienced Forester for a position in South Africa. A Diploma in Forestry is required, with a minimum of 10 years in the field, including at least 2 years at Senior Forester level, and proven contractor management capabilities.

The role requires leading teams to achieve financial efficiencies, ensuring safety and FSC compliance, and driving environmental stewardship in a fast-paced setting. Strong people skills and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Forestry is the minimum requirement.
• At least 10 years of Forestry experience, including 2 years at Senior Forester level.
• Experience managing contractors and leading teams for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and protect plantation assets.
• Adhere to environmental, conservation legislation.
• Manage contractors.
• Address risk, safety and FSC requirements.
• Liaise with stakeholders and supervise personnel.
• Personnel development and management.
• Administration.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Time management

Fire management

Silviculture

Contractor management

People management

Education

Diploma in Forestry

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