Management Forester - Sudwala

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Overview This role is for an experienced Management Forester at Sappi, a global organization that has thrived for over 80 years. The position is based in Sudwala and is responsible for planning, executing, and achieving the operational estate management and harvesting objectives and targets for fibre production. This work must be conducted within resource and SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) parameters to ensure a sustainable and low-cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers. What you will do * Build, maintain and reinforce a “predict and prevent” safety culture in all integrated operations. * Inspect operations regularly to identify risks & ensure that timeous 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification * Minimum of three years relevant experience. * Valid driver’s license. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced, safety-conscious, and proactive Management Forester who excels in operational estate management, harvesting, and fibre production. They should be capable of planning, executing, and achieving objectives with a strong focus on sustainability, cost-efficiency, and adherence to SHEQ parameters. The candidate should be skilled in building and maintaining a safety culture, identifying and mitigating risks (including fire management), maximizing yields within budget, and developing tactical and pre-harvest plans. Strong abilities in budget management, scheduling, asset management, and fostering positive relations with internal and external stakeholders are also essential. Applicants must hold a National Diploma in Forestry or a related qualification, possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and have a valid driver’s license. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/management-forester-sudwala-sappi-1 Source: myjobmag

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