Forestry Manager

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical aid

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Forestry Manager to oversee operations in and around Sandton, South Africa. This on-site role requires deep forestry knowledge, strategic planning, and team leadership to promote sustainable harvesting and health of forest resources.

You will manage budgets, guide silvicultural activities, and ensure compliance with environmental standards while driving operational excellence in a leading sustainable forestry enterprise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Forestry or related environmental science field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in forest management with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of silviculture, forest ecology, conservation principles, and sustainable harvesting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term and short-term forest management plans with a focus on sustainability.
• Oversee planting, harvesting, thinning, and reforestation activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, conservation policies and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, and personnel to meet targets.
• Conduct inventories, pest and disease assessments, and monitor forest health.

Skills

Forestry management

Leadership

GIS

Silviculture

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Forestry

Tools

GIS

Forest modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading sustainable forestry enterprise, is seeking an experienced Forestry Manager to oversee their operations in and around the Sandton area. This critical role involves managing forest resources, ensuring sustainable harvesting practices, promoting forest health, and overseeing silvicultural activities. You will be responsible for strategic planning, budget management, and leading a team of forestry professionals and workers to achieve operational and environmental goals. This is an on-site position requiring extensive knowledge of forestry science and management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term and short-term forest management plans, focusing on sustainability and resource optimization.
• Oversee all aspects of forest operations, including planting, harvesting, thinning, and reforestation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental regulations, conservation policies, and safety standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, and personnel effectively to meet operational targets.
• Conduct forest inventories, pest and disease assessments, and monitor forest health and growth.

Requirements

• Degree in Forestry, Forest Management, or a related environmental science field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in forest management, with proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of silviculture , forest ecology, conservation principles, and sustainable harvesting techniques.
• Experience with forest inventory methods, GIS, and forest modeling software.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and medical aid.
• Opportunity to manage significant forest resources and contribute to conservation efforts.
• Access to advanced forestry tools and technologies.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A stable and impactful career in the vital forestry sector.