Site Restoration & Harvesting Manager

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Eastern Cape is seeking a Site Restoration & Harvesting Manager to lead forestry projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the Forestry and Harvesting Industry, with a strong focus on environmental conservation principles. Responsibilities include acquiring harvesting sites, developing plans, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. This full-time role demands effective team leadership and budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in Forestry and Harvesting Operations.
• Strong budget management abilities, with experience in monitoring performance indicators and financial forecasting.
• Knowledge of environmental conservation principles and legal regulations related to forestry and harvesting (FSC).

Responsibilities

• Acquire new harvesting sites and establish relationships with landowners.
• Develop and implement comprehensive harvesting plans with landowners.
• Monitor progress and performance of harvesting activities.

Skills

Environmental Conservation

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

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Our client in Port Elizabeth is seeking a 'Site Restoration & Harvesting Manager' to join their team. If you are passionate about Environmental Conservation and have a wealth of experience in the Forestry and Harvesting Industry, this is the next move for you!

Responsibilities:

• Acquire new harvesting sites and establish relationships with landowners
• Develop and implement comprehensive harvesting plans with landowners from commencement to completion and aftercare
• Monitor progress and performance of harvesting activities, adjusting plans as necessary to optimize efficiency
• Collaborate with various harvesting teams to improve techniques and enhance overall productivity
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to uphold the company's reputation through professional interactions
• Lead and manage a proactive and efficient team, ensuring safe and effective harvesting operations
• Manage, develop, and implement strategic plans to achieve high-quality harvesting in compliance with FSC standards
• Establish and manage contracts to meet harvesting objectives while adhering to industry regulations
• Oversee wildlife and heritage conservation within harvesting sites, ensuring compliance and financial implications
• Develop and implement comprehensive harvesting plans, considering factors like tree species, age, size, and site conditions
• Assess the quantity and quality of tree species to be harvested

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Minimum 10 years experience in Forestry and Harvesting Operations
• Knowledge of environmental conservation principles and legal regulations related to forestry and harvesting (FSC)
• Strong budget management abilities, with experience in monitoring performance indicators and financial forecasting
• Valid drivers license
• Must be willing to travel across the Eastern Cape

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Forestry and Logging and Farming, Ranching, Forestry

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