South African Forestry Company (Safcol) Vacancies

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Here are the rewritten job descriptions in the mandatory format: --- **Job Title: COMMITTEE OFFICER (Fixed-Term Contract)** **Overview** This is a fixed-term contract for two years for a Committee Officer position at the South African Forestry Company (Safcol) in Pretoria, at Grade D2. The role reports to the Company Secretary and is primarily focused on supporting the Company Secretary with various governance requirements, including those related to EXCO, Board Committees, Subsidiary Boards, management committees, company secretariat, procedures, and compliance standards for SAFCOL. SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with a focus on gender equality and people with disabilities, and Employment Equity will be taken into consideration for all appointments. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Provide support to the Company Secretary in ensuring that all EXCO, Board Committee, Subsidiary Board meetings are managed according to the requirements of the Companies Act and industry norms, including providing company secretarial services to the Board in the absence of the Company Secretary. * Perform company secretarial, statutory, and administrative functions. * Maintain statutory records, registers, minute books, and related documents. * Administer and facilitate EXCO, Committee meetings, and Subsidiary Board meetings. * Draft and process resolutions and prepare agendas for Committee meetings. * Prepare for internal and external audits. * Compile minutes of EXCO, Board Committees, & Subsidiary Board meetings, and ensure these are stored in accordance with the document management system. * Submit prescribed statutory returns to the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) and ensure compliance with administrative regulations as required by the Companies Act. * Manage the electronic information management system. * Assist with compliance on the Public Finance Management Act, Companies Act, King IV, and other legislative and regulatory requirements. * Formulate annual training and development plans for EXCO, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards. * Advise Management, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards on sound corporate governance practice. * Formulate and implement governance processes and procedures for the proper functioning of EXCO and Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards. * Ensure compliance to Corporate Governance and Companies Act regulation by providing support to the Company Secretary. * Review the Charters of Subsidiary Boards, EXCO, and Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) annually. * Develop and monitor annual work plans for EXCO, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Board. * Ensure inputs are made on Governance matters for the quarterly SAFCOL performance reports. * Assist the Company Secretary by contributing to the Strategic Risk Register. * Provide input in the development of the Departmental Operational Risk Register. * Ensure that corporate governance best practices are implemented throughout SAFCOL. * Communicate with line managers and peers, providing information by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. * Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, developing constructive and co-operative working relationships with others. * Provide input in the development of the annual corporate calendar for the year’s meetings. * Assist with the management of the scheduling and re-scheduling of meetings where changes on the calendar are required. * Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. * Obtain information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. * Arrange training courses for directors and assist to coordinate the induction of newly appointed directors. * Ensure that EXCO, Board Committee, and Subsidiary Boards’ decisions and instructions are clearly communicated to the relevant persons, that decisions/instructions are followed up, and that progress is appropriately communicated. * Schedule meetings and provide all necessary secretarial and administrative support for the sitting of all ordinary and special EXCO, Board Committee meetings, and Subsidiary Board meetings. * Prepare and timeously deliver EXCO, Board Committee, and Subsidiary Board packs to members and ensure that meeting packs comply with requirements. * Assist in the facilitation of AGM preparations with the shareholder. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * B. Com Law / B.A Law / LLB / Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) * A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Committee Officer / Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary * In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, PFMA, King IV, Governance processes & practices * Valid driver’s license * **Added Advantage:** Professional Membership of Charted Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) * **Added Advantage:** Master of Laws (LLM) * **Added Advantage:** State Owned Entity/Company experience * **Leadership Competencies:** Driving Change, Operational Delivery, Self-Awareness * **Behavioural Competencies:** Attention to Detail, Planning and Organising, Influencing & Communication, Stakeholder Management, Integrity, Problem Analysis & Solving * **Technical Competencies:** Company Law, Corporate Governance, Reporting **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a legal or secretarial background, holding qualifications such as a B. Com Law, B.A Law, LLB, or Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) certification. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Committee Officer, Secretary, or Assistant Company Secretary, coupled with in-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, PFMA, King IV, and corporate governance practices. A valid driver's license is essential. Ideal applicants will also demonstrate strong leadership qualities including driving change and operational delivery, behavioral competencies such as attention to detail, planning, influencing, stakeholder management, integrity, and problem-solving, along with technical expertise in company law, corporate governance, and reporting. Professional membership of CGISA, an LLM, or experience in a State Owned Entity/Company are advantageous. **Deadline** 18 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-forestry-company-safcol-vacancies-9 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: COMMITTEE OFFICER (Permanent)** **Overview** This is a permanent position for a Committee Officer at the South African Forestry Company (Safcol) in Pretoria, at Grade D2. The role reports to the Company Secretary and is primarily focused on supporting the Company Secretary with various governance requirements, including those related to EXCO, Board Committees, Subsidiary Boards, management committees, company secretariat, procedures, and compliance standards for SAFCOL. SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with a focus on gender equality and people with disabilities, and Employment Equity will be taken into consideration for all appointments. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Provide support to the Company Secretary in ensuring that all EXCO, Board Committee, Subsidiary Board meetings are managed according to the requirements of the Companies Act and industry norms, including providing company secretarial services to the Board in the absence of the Company Secretary. * Perform company secretarial, statutory, and administrative functions. * Maintain statutory records, registers, minute books, and related documents. * Administer and facilitate EXCO, Committee meetings, and Subsidiary Board meetings. * Draft and process resolutions and prepare agendas for Committee meetings. * Prepare for internal and external audits. * Compile minutes of EXCO, Board Committees, & Subsidiary Board meetings, and ensure these are stored in accordance with the document management system. * Submit prescribed statutory returns to the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) and ensure compliance with administrative regulations as required by the Companies Act. * Manage the electronic information management system. * Assist with compliance on the Public Finance Management Act, Companies Act, King IV, and other legislative and regulatory requirements. * Formulate annual training and development plans for EXCO, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards. * Advise Management, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards on sound corporate governance practice. * Formulate and implement governance processes and procedures for the proper functioning of EXCO and Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards. * Ensure compliance to Corporate Governance and Companies Act regulation by providing support to the Company Secretary. * Review the Charters of Subsidiary Boards, EXCO, and Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) annually. * Develop and monitor annual work plans for EXCO, Board Committees, and Subsidiary Board. * Ensure inputs are made on Governance matters for the quarterly SAFCOL performance reports. * Assist the Company Secretary by contributing to the Strategic Risk Register. * Provide input in the development of the Departmental Operational Risk Register. * Ensure that corporate governance best practices are implemented throughout SAFCOL. * Communicate with line managers and peers, providing information by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. * Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships, developing constructive and co-operative working relationships with others. * Provide input in the development of the annual corporate calendar for the year’s meetings. * Assist with the management of the scheduling and re-scheduling of meetings where changes on the calendar are required. * Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. * Obtain information by observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. * Arrange training courses for directors and assist to coordinate the induction of newly appointed directors. * Ensure that EXCO, Board Committee, and Subsidiary Boards’ decisions and instructions are clearly communicated to the relevant persons, that decisions/instructions are followed up, and that progress is appropriately communicated. * Schedule meetings and provide all necessary secretarial and administrative support for the sitting of all ordinary and special EXCO, Board Committee meetings, and Subsidiary Board meetings. * Prepare and timeously deliver EXCO, Board Committee, and Subsidiary Board packs to members and ensure that meeting packs comply with requirements. * Assist in the facilitation of AGM preparations with the shareholder. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * B. Com Law / B.A Law / LLB / Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) * A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Committee Officer / Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary * In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, PFMA, King IV, Governance processes & practices * Valid driver’s license * **Added Advantage:** Professional Membership of Charted Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) * **Added Advantage:** Master of Laws (LLM) * **Added Advantage:** State Owned Entity/Company experience * **Leadership Competencies:** Driving Change, Operational Delivery, Self-Awareness * **Behavioural Competencies:** Attention to Detail, Planning and Organising, Influencing & Communication, Stakeholder Management, Integrity, Problem Analysis & Solving * **Technical Competencies:** Company Law, Corporate Governance, Reporting **Who should apply** This permanent role is suitable for individuals with a legal or secretarial background, holding qualifications such as a B. Com Law, B.A Law, LLB, or Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) certification. Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Committee Officer, Secretary, or Assistant Company Secretary, coupled with in-depth knowledge of the Companies Act, PFMA, King IV, and corporate governance practices. A valid driver's license is essential. Ideal applicants will also demonstrate strong leadership qualities including driving change and operational delivery, behavioral competencies such as attention to detail, planning, influencing, stakeholder management, integrity, and problem-solving, along with technical expertise in company law, corporate governance, and reporting. Professional membership of CGISA, an LLM, or experience in a State Owned Entity/Company are advantageous. **Deadline** 18 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-forestry-company-safcol-vacancies-9 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: FACTOTUM: CIVIL** **Overview** This is a permanent position for a Factotum: Civil at the South African Forestry Company (Safcol) in the Ecotourism: Sabie Museum location, at Grade B2. The role reports to the Ecotourism Officer and is responsible for maintaining infrastructure and supporting day-to-day operational logistics at recreational facilities, picnic areas, hiking trails, and hiking huts. SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with a focus on gender equality and people with disabilities, and Employment Equity will be taken into consideration for all appointments. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Perform repairs and maintenance on general infrastructure. * Repair and replace water pipes and maintain restrooms and shelter facilities. * Repair signage, clear vegetation overgrowth, and maintain hiking trails and walkways. * Maintain picnic sites, fire/braai areas, braai stands, and benches. * Clean, repair, and prepare hiking huts, ablution blocks, and guest facilities in line with ecotourism standards. * Perform other ad hoc duties as required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 * Bricklaying / plumbing / welding / painting / carpentry skills * 2 years of experience as a factotum or handyman * Valid driver’s license * **Added Advantage:** General knowledge of working in forestry, conservation, or tourism environments * **Behavioural Competencies:** Self-motivated, Reliable, Independent * **Skills Competencies:** Literacy, Numeracy, Decision-making, Ability to work in adverse conditions **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a minimum of Grade 10 education, practical skills in bricklaying, plumbing, welding, painting, or carpentry, and at least 2 years of experience as a factotum or handyman. A valid driver's license is essential. Candidates should be self-motivated, reliable, and independent, with foundational literacy and numeracy skills, the ability to make decisions, and capacity to work in adverse conditions. General knowledge of forestry, conservation, or tourism environments is considered an advantage. **Deadline** 17 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-forestry-company-safcol-vacancies-9 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: FORESTER: HARVESTING** **Overview** This is a permanent position for a Forester: Harvesting at the South African Forestry Company (Safcol) in the Tweefontein Plantation location, at Grade C3. The role reports to the Plantation Manager and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all plantation harvesting, thinning, and clear-fell operations. SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with a focus on gender equality and people with disabilities, and Employment Equity will be taken into consideration for all appointments. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Monitor the transport of timber, ensuring timely collection and delivery. * Ensure Operating Harvesting Plan (OHP) is available for each active harvesting compartment. * Monitor production and Micro-forest reports on a daily basis. * Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements related to harvesting operations. * Ensure the Planning Section completes compartment enumeration prior to the commencement of harvesting operations. * Complete volume reconciliations per compartment and submit to the Planning Department. * Report completed activities on Micro forest and review log quality audits on a daily basis. * Complete management checklists for all operations on a weekly basis. * Ensure supervisors complete Best Operating Practices (BOP) quality checklists daily for their respective operations. * Conduct regular toolbox talks and monitor compliance with forestry best practices. * Ensure post-harvesting audits are conducted with the Senior Forester/Plantation Manager immediately upon compartment completion. * Follow up on all customer complaints promptly. * Control contractor daily operations, ensuring adherence to production, quality, and safety standards. * Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards; report all incidents onto the data management system (DMS). * Mark trees for thinning, ensure alignment with the thinning regime, and verify thinning controls are in place before operations commence. * Perform weekly checklists and post-harvesting audits on completion of operations. * Report volume variances greater than 10% to the Plantation Manager and Planning Manager. * Sign Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) to confirm work completion and quality standards. * Ensure no damage occurs to remaining stands during operations. * Control plantation road team operations and perform road condition assessments as part of post-harvest monitoring. * Monitor maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment to ensure timely servicing, licensing, and compliance without penalties. * Identify and address training needs for subordinates. * Complete field checklists and perform in-field quality checks for all operations as per BOPs. * Enforce safety standards in all aspects of work and control environmental management in the field according to the Environmental Management System (EMS). * Manage staff performance and productivity. * Monitor and control training programs to ensure compliance with safety standards; maintain and update all safety registers. * Supervise safety committee inspections, meetings, and reporting activities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 * National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6) * 2 Years’ experience as a Field Forester or similar level * Valid driver’s license * **Added Advantage:** B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) * **Added Advantage:** Previous experience in harvesting operations * **Leadership Competencies:** Driving change, Operational delivery, Self-awareness, Business acumen, People management * **Behavioural Competencies:** Planning and organizing, Attention to detail, Stress tolerance, Team player, Stakeholder management * **Technical Competencies:** Silviculture practices, Safety management, Incident investigation, Quality management, Weed management **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6), along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Field Forester or in a similar capacity. A valid driver’s license is required. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills including driving change, operational delivery, business acumen, and people management, alongside behavioral traits such as planning, attention to detail, stress tolerance, teamwork, and stakeholder management. Technical proficiency in silviculture practices, safety management, incident investigation, quality management, and weed management is essential. A B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) or previous experience in harvesting operations would be an advantage. **Deadline** 17 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-forestry-company-safcol-vacancies-9 Source: govpage --- **Job Title: DRIVER OPERATOR** **Overview** This is a permanent position for a Driver Operator at the South African Forestry Company (Safcol) in the Road Team North location, at Grade B3. The role reports to the Road Technician and involves operating a tipper truck, backhoe loader, vibrator roller, and other allocated vehicles/machines in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner. SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with a focus on gender equality and people with disabilities, and Employment Equity will be taken into consideration for all appointments. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Drive a tipper and water truck to disperse water on forest roads. * Collect road maintenance material from a source and transport material to work area. * Ensure machines and trucks are serviced according to service intervals and company standards. * Adhere to health and safety standards at all times. * Conduct daily preventative maintenance in line with best operating practice (BOPs). * Ensure daily production equipment card is completed, identified faults are recorded and reported. * Lead roads team. * Keep vehicle clean according to best operating practices (POBs). * Keep logbook up to date. * Perform ad hoc duties as and when required. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 10 * Valid driver’s license code EC with PDP * 3 Years’ experience in similar environment * Experience with Backhoe loader/ vibrator roller * **Added Advantage:** Mechanical background * **Behavioural Competencies:** Efficiency, Self-motivated, Diligent, Reliability * **Skills Competencies:** Basic safety, Communication, Literacy, Accountability, Production orientated, Decision making **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals with a minimum of Grade 10 education, a valid driver's license code EC with a Professional Driving Permit (PDP), and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar environment. Candidates must have experience operating a backhoe loader and vibrator roller. Ideal applicants will be efficient, self-motivated, diligent, and reliable, possessing basic safety knowledge, communication skills, literacy, accountability, production orientation, and decision-making abilities. A mechanical background is considered an advantage. **Deadline** 16 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/south-african-forestry-company-safcol-vacancies-9 Source: govpage

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