Harvesting Supervisor, Stutterheim

University of Fort Hare; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Harvesting Supervisor in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape. The role requires supervisory experience in forestry, fluency in Xhosa, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include supervising production staff, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining company equipment. Interested applicants should send their CV and salary requirements to [e-mail]. Salary is market-related.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a forestry environment.
• Must be fluent in Xhosa.
• Organized and systematic with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff and ensure production targets are met.
• Maintain equipment checklists and ensure timely maintenance.
• Monitor safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Supervision

Coaching

Managing Processes

Process Improvement

Tracking Expenses

Production Planning

Dealing with Complexity

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Harvesting Supervisor for a permanent role based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a forestry environment
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage and must be fluent in Xhosa
• Must be organized and systematic and able to use initiative
• Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required
• Required skill set: Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Supervise production staff / ensure that they adhere to production procedures & production targets met
• Record daily production performance schedule and report to the relevant people
• Supervise the use of company property and equipment under your control
• Ensure that all equipment have logbooks/checklists and they are completed as per the company standard
• Ensure the timely maintenance of company equipment under your control
• Quality control
• Ensure the correct log lengths optimisation is achieved, and correct colour code and numbering system
• Ensure correct processing is done for each log
• Assist in production procedures when required, i.e.: log marking, operating machines, etc
• Accurate completion of staff time sheets on a weekly basis
• Apply corrective disciplinary procedures, fairly and in a progressive manner
• Monitor and report buffer stock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before 9am
• Monitor the age of timber stacks and report if timber is 3 weeks or older
• Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to by the team under your supervision
• Operate machinery when required
• Ensure back-up operators are trained and ready at all times
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities
• Ensure operators and safety personnel are certified at all times

Salary: Market related

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation as well as salary requirements through to [e-mail]

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful