Management Forester -Graskop

Sappi; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of woodfibre products is seeking an experienced Management Forester in Durban to manage operational estate management and harvesting objectives. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Forestry, with at least three years of relevant experience. A valid driver’s license is also required. The role comes with opportunities for career development within the organization and offers market-leading benefits.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market leading leave benefits

Employee well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a safety culture in operations.
• Plan and conduct regular field inspections for crop yield.
• Ensure effective fire control procedures are implemented.
• Manage harvesting budget and ensure targets are met.
• Maintain community and stakeholder relations.

Skills

Risk assessment

Fire control procedures

Operational planning

Community relations

Education

National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification

Job description

Overview

Sappi is a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions for global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment. We’re on the lookout for an experienced Management Forester to plan, execute & achieve the operational estate management, harvesting objectives & targets for fibre production within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and low cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and reinforce a “predict and prevent” safety culture in all integrated operations
• Inspect operations regularly to identify risks & ensure that timely action (blanking & pest control, coppice management) is undertaken
• Plan & conduct regular field inspections to ensure that crops, through the timing of operations (weed control, pest & disease management), achieve maximum yields within cost constraints
• Ensure that plantations use the Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) to identify risks. Record & implement fire control procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations and other assets from forest fires
• Develop a tactical plan & ensure that the annual plan of operations for both commercial and open areas comply with standards and service level agreements
• Develop a pre-harvest plan per compartment in collaboration with the Contractor and Silviculture
• Conduct a risk assessment per compartment in order to mitigate potential risks
• Ensure that the Harvesting budget is managed effectively by ensuring sales target tons per day is achieved
• Compile in conjunction with Roads Engineer, annual tactical road maintenance plan
• Scheduling of short-haul and loading operations to ensure rail/road transport is released on time
• Ensure that company assets such as buildings, villages and company houses are maintained and managed effectively according to set standards (hygiene & legal compliance) and within budget constraints
• Ensure that relations with communities, other internal and external stakeholders are effectively maintained and managed in order to ensure company image is upheld, risks mitigated and relationships enhanced

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification
• Minimum of three years relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee well-being benefits