SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited) is the third largest state-owned company in South Africa, under the department of Public Enterprises (DPE), primarily involved in the forestry industry with operations in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, as well as in the southern half (Manica and Sofala provinces) of Mozambique.
SAFCOL’s mandate is; to c...
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 Logprog reports on a daily basis
Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements related to harvesting operations
Ensure the Planning Section completes compartment enumeration prior to commencement of harvesting operations
Complete volume reconciliations per compartment and submit to the Planning Department
Report completed activities on PSM 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
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
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
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
2 Years’ experience as a Field Forester or similar level
Previous experience in harvesting operations will be an added advantage
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