Silviculture Manager(Forestry)

Recruitment Web South Africa; Mthatha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Web South Africa is seeking a Silviculture Manager located in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in silvicultural activities and proven managerial skills, overseeing large landholdings and livestock for productivity.

The successful applicant will help ensure sustainability, compliance with FSC & SHEQ principles, and effective management of people and services while focusing on maximizing efficiency.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in silvicultural activities in an FSC certified environment.
• 5 years of managerial experience required.
• Knowledge of FSC & SHEQ principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage landholdings of 76,000 Ha sustainably.
• Oversee a large commercial herd for productivity.
• Implement budgeting and cost control effectively.
• Plan and organize work for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and conservation laws.

Skills

Silvicultural activities

Communication skills

Budgeting

Management

Proficiency in Microforest

Proficiency in GIS

Education

Sc./B-Tech in Forestry Management

Business or Management related qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Silviculture Manager(Forestry), Ugie Eastern Cape, Rneg + Ben

Qualifications

• Sc./B-Tech in Forestry Management a pre-requisite, Business or Management related qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 15 years· experience in silvicultural activities, in an FSC certified environment,
• 5 years of which must be at a managerial level
• (Silviculture). Knowledge and experience of mechanization in forestry to be demonstrated.
• Extensive experience in
• Valid driver's
• Proficiency in Microforest,
• GIS,
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of FSC & SHEQ principles and procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to enforce and maintain high standards.

Duties

• Managing landholdings of 76, 000 Ha (33 700 Ha is planted) on a sustainable basis
• Managing a large commercial heard of livestock to productivity
• Budgeting and cost control
• Planning and organizing work to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Effective and efficient management of people and service providers
• Instilling environmental and conservation legislation compliance
• Cost effective establishment, tending and fire protection
• Maintaining database integrity
• Safety/risk/ FSC compliance
• TUP management
• Active participation in provincial and local FPA structures