Forester Silviculture Umvoti Heights at Mondi Group

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

• Reporting to the Snr Silviculture Forester the incumbent in this position will assist with the management of forestry plantations in the respective area.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERTISE 

• BSc Degree / BTech or National Diploma in Forestry
• Specialized knowledge related to forestry, harvesting and logistics

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 3 years silviculture experience dealing directly with the contractor running his/her 
•     own WPU
• Minimum 3 years fire fighting experience and managing fire fighting operations

RESPONSIBILITIES / KPAS: 

• Manage contractors (mainly silviculture but also roads and security)
• Conduct quantity, quality and safety audits
• Compliance to Safety & Occupational Health Act & FSC requirements
• Improve productivity through innovation and optimize cost efficiencies in all operations
• Production planning and adherence to APO & Budget targets
• Ensure data integrity of the compartment information database
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with Local Authorities
• Fire Protection & Plantation Security Management

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• In depth knowledge of Silviculture, experience in the management of contractors and sound knowledge of FSC principles
• Good communication, interpersonal, organisational and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literate with Data Management & GIS Skills
• Fire Training; Fire Boss III; Simulation; ICS (Int & Adv)
• Soil conservation & land rehabilitation
• Work study and Productivity
• Willing to learn 
• Ability to adapt to change
• Innovative / Continuous improvement mind-set 
• Good leadership skills
• Community engagement and social forestry skills
• Valid Code EB Driver’s license