Forester - Escarpment at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Forester to implement and achieve the operational estate management, targets for fibre production within resource and SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable fibre supply.

This role reports to the Forestry Manager.

As a Forester, you will be responsible for:

• Prepare land & re-establish according to Planning’s recommendations for re-establishment (planting & coppice regeneration) to achieve Temporary Unplanted targets within budget constraints.
• Manage the re-establishment to achieve maximum stocking within silvicultural standards.
• Inspect operations regularly (at least weekly) to identify risks & ensure the timeous action (blanking & pest control, coppice management).
• Ensure all operations comply with service level agreement.
• Protect crops from weed competition, pests and diseases by regular field inspections & the timing of operations to achieve maximum yields within cost constraints.
• Develop a pre-harvest plan and conduct a risk assessment per compartment in order to mitigate potential risks.
• Conduct interim inspections to monitor and ensure adherence to safety and Mill quality specifications.
• Ensure daily production targets are managed effectively and comply with legislative and company policies & procedures.
• Identify and ensure road & depot/sidings maintenance plans are communicated and implemented effectively.
• Use Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) to identify risks, record & implement fire control procedures.
• Implement the Annual Plan of Operations for both commercial and open areas, and ensure operations comply with standards and service level agreements.
• Ensure that company assets such as buildings, villages and company houses are maintained & managed effectively according to set standards within budget constraints.
• Ensure that the vehicle fleet is maintained & managed according to the lease agreement, Sappi guidelines & budget. 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.
• Ensure that a professional relationship with the contractor is maintained and that quality, delivery and compliance standards as set out in the job instruction system and service level agreement are adhered to.
• Ensure that contractor shifts are balanced to match the annual plan of operations, the contract is viable, and risks mitigated accordingly.

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry or Agriculture or Horticulture
• Up to 1 year relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.