Forestry Manager - Fire & Silviculture Development at Sappi

As a Forestry Manager - Fire & Silviculture Development, you will be responsible for:.

• Gain understanding of the business & Plantation management needs for technical development and innovation  
• Evaluate potential systems by proper due diligence & cost benefit analysis.
• Recommend system relevant to business owner’s needs
• Assist to procure, set up & implement systems, monitor progress, identify gaps & assist with improvements & supply training.
• Ensure all operations comply with service level agreement
• Evaluate and assist formulating strategies and tactics for effective fire risk management.
• Ensure Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) is used to identify risks, record & implement fire control procedures to ensure the effective protection of people, plantation & other assets from forest fires
• Ensure all resources are ready & available to immediately respond in the event of a fire
• Develop and maintain relationships with neighbours and other companies in the Fire Protection Association to enhance fire protection measures and response capability
• Ensure that all fire reports are on central database, review reports for integrity of data and analyse trends
• Do fire post mortems, record and close out recommendations on (FRMS) Fire Risk Management System
• Analyse training gaps and effectiveness.
• Ensure training providers are accredited and training is in line with Sappi standards for Sappi employees and Contractors
• Liaise with training providers and attend training to ensure quality of training provided is effective and addressing the identified risk/gap area
• Plan and run annual readiness simulations
• Ensure that relations with communities & other internal & external stakeholders are effectively maintained & managed in order to ensure company image is upheld, risks mitigated & relationships enhanced.
• Ensure technical transfer to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate and lead internal and external technical groups
• Ensure that road construction and maintenance plans meet risk mitigation requirements for fire and operational delivery risk
• Compile in conjunction with annual tactical road maintenance plan & is within budget
• Conduct Safety inspections & ensure contractors & other stakeholders comply with safety procedures & comply with legislative company policies & procedures.
• Conduct Fire Management audits on all districts
• Arrange flight inspections, record action plan on FRMS (Fire Risk Management System) and manage actions to ensure compliance
• Co-ordinate and be involved in external audits to ensure fire management is up to date
• Prepare the Annual budget
• Forecast & monitor monthly activity & overhead costs
• Administer and update FRMS (Fire Risk Management System) with process changes
• Support for Eqstra fleet management to ensure issues and maintenance relating to Sappi leased fire vehicles effective
• Ensure appropriate licensing and exemption on fire truck licensing is resolved
• Ensure Sappi’s ICASA radio licenses, Vital Weather and FPA annual subscriptions are up to date
• Assist with compilation of the insurance booklet for Sappi

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture or Horticulture
• Bachelors' degree in Forestry or related disciplines preferred
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Valid Code EB Drivers license