Durban Forestry & Conservation Lead

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical aid plan

Provident fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Forestry Management Officer to oversee Durban operations focused on conservation and sustainable forestry. The role emphasizes planning, implementation, and supervision of forestry activities in KwaZulu-Natal, with a strong regulatory and biodiversity protection focus.

You will supervise field staff, manage budgets, and promote environmentally sound practices while engaging with local communities and government agencies to support conservation progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant forest management or conservation experience.
• Knowledge of forest ecology, silviculture, and sustainable practices.
• Experience in developing and implementing forest management plans.
• Familiarity with GIS and field monitoring technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in remote conditions and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement forest management plans and reforestation strategies.
• Conduct inventories, site assessments, and ecological surveys.
• Monitor forest health and advise on pest, disease, and invasive-species control.
• Ensure compliance with South Africa forestry regulations and environmental standards.
• Lead field teams and coordinate contractors.
• Prepare detailed reports on forest conditions and conservation progress.
• Manage project budgets and oversee fire prevention plans.

Skills

Forest ecology

Silviculture

GIS

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Fieldwork

Driver's license

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Forestry Management Officer to oversee Durban operations focused on conservation and sustainable forestry. The role emphasizes planning, implementation, and supervision of forestry activities in KwaZulu-Natal, with a strong regulatory and biodiversity protection focus.

You will supervise field staff, manage budgets, and promote environmentally sound practices while engaging with local communities and government agencies to support conservation progress.