Forest Steward & Silviculture Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Forestry Officer to support conservation efforts in the region. The role blends fieldwork and office duties to manage forests, plan sustainable harvesting, and implement silviculture projects with community involvement.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Forestry or related field and at least 5 years of experience, with strong knowledge of forest ecology, GIS, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in forest management, conservation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of forest ecology, silviculture, and sustainable resource management principles.
• Experience with forest inventory techniques and GIS mapping software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forest inventories, surveys, and assessments to determine forest health and resource availability.
• Develop and implement sustainable forest management plans, including harvesting and reforestation strategies.
• Oversee silviculture operations, such as planting, thinning, and pruning.
• Monitor and manage forest health, including pest and disease outbreaks and fire prevention.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders on forest conservation and resource management issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and forestry policies.

Skills

Forest ecology

GIS mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Fieldwork

Education

Degree in Forestry/Environmental Science/Ecology

Tools

GIS mapping software

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein invites applications for a Forestry Officer to support conservation efforts in the region. The role blends fieldwork and office duties to manage forests, plan sustainable harvesting, and implement silviculture projects with community involvement.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Forestry or related field and at least 5 years of experience, with strong knowledge of forest ecology, GIS, and regulatory compliance.