Strategic Veld & Forest Fire Protection Manager

Profile Personnel Ltd; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd seeks an experienced FPA Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational management in veld and forest fire management. Based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, you will report to the Executive Committee and drive compliance, stakeholder engagement, and budgeting across the association.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, maintaining GIS systems, coordinating firefighting operations, and developing FPA plans while building relationships with municipal fire

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in forestry, agriculture, environmental management, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years’ veld and forest fire management experience.
• Fire management training (Fire Boss and/or Incident Command Systems) advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• GIS experience with ArcGIS, QGIS and Google Earth.
• Afrikaans and Xhosa language abilities advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement the strategic direction provided by the Executive Committee.
• Lead and manage all FPA activities in line with legislation.
• Ensure compliance with the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, including sections 5 and 6.
• Monitor and enforce member compliance with legislation, rules, policies and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain FPA management plans and budgets.
• Oversee GIS database and mapping systems.
• Coordinate and/or lead firefighting operations and burn permit processes.
• Maintain and grow the membership base and engage stakeholders.
• Provide regular advice and reports to the Executive Committee.

Skills

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

GIS knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Afrikaans/Xhosa

Education

Forestry/Environmental degree

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth

MS Office

Job description

Profile Personnel Ltd seeks an experienced FPA Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational management in veld and forest fire management. Based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, you will report to the Executive Committee and drive compliance, stakeholder engagement, and budgeting across the association.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, maintaining GIS systems, coordinating firefighting operations, and developing FPA plans while building relationships with municipal fire