Field Forester at SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited)

Key Accountabilities 

• Gather/collect information for budget input 
• Perform practical field surveys to: 
• Gather information for Forester for planning purposes 
• Gather information for Forester for setting productivity targets 
• Gather information for input into the annual operational plan 
• Gather information for mechanised fleet 
• Perform quality checks on Contractor work and own mechanised teams 
• Perform safety checks and assistance with safety program 
• Provide compartment planning for Contractors 
• Complete all Compartment Planning and auditing and verify with Line Manager 
• Control production of all labour as per Best Operating Procedure (BOP’s) 
• Complete checklist for all operations in field as per BOP’s 
• Control environmental aspects in field as per Environmental Management System (EMS) 
• Control PSM documents and verify for correctness 
• Complete safety check lists and participate in safety meetings 
• Monitor deviations and non-compliance to standards 
• Ensure filing is up to date of safety documents 
• Check that registers are up to date in accordance with the schedule 
• Perform toolbox talks, risk assessments and vehicle checklist 
• Control teams in field as per BOP’s 
• Control vehicles usage and tools 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6) 
• B-Tech or Bsc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) will be added advantage 
• One (1) Year Internship Experience as a Forester 
• Previous Experience in Harvesting will be an added advantage 
• Valid driver’s license 

Leadership Competencies 

• Driving change 
• Operational delivery 
• Self-awareness
• Business acumen 
• People management 

Behavioural Competencies 

• Relationship building 
• Communication
• Planning and organising 
• Conflict Management 
• Problem solving 
• Stakeholder management 

Technical Competencies 

• Process flow management 
• Total quality management 
• Mechanical and maintenance 
• Safety management 
• Harvesting practices 
• Computer literacy