Forestry Supervisor: Lead Safe, Sustainable Field Ops

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Forestry Supervisor to oversee field operations, manage teams in planting, thinning, harvesting and land rehabilitation. You will ensure safe, efficient execution, monitor schedules, maintain equipment and records for timber, crew performance and safety.

The role requires a forestry degree or diploma (or equivalent experience), 5+ years in forestry with 2+ years in supervision, and strong knowledge of silviculture, forest inventory and sustainable

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Forestry, Environmental Management, or related field; practical experience acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years in forestry with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of silviculture, forest inventory, harvesting techniques, and sustainable management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily forestry crews in planting, maintenance, and harvesting activities.
• Ensure safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies across sites.
• Monitor progress, manage schedules, and allocate resources efficiently.
• Inspect sites for forest health, timber quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain records on timber volumes, crew performance, equipment use, and incidents.
• Provide training on safe work practices and silvicultural procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Silviculture knowledge

Education

Forestry degree or diploma

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Forestry Supervisor to oversee field operations, manage teams in planting, thinning, harvesting and land rehabilitation. You will ensure safe, efficient execution, monitor schedules, maintain equipment and records for timber, crew performance and safety.

The role requires a forestry degree or diploma (or equivalent experience), 5+ years in forestry with 2+ years in supervision, and strong knowledge of silviculture, forest inventory and sustainable