Planning Officer - KZN at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for a Planning Officer based in Kwambonambi to manage all aspects relating to the District plantations growing stock for the accurate compiling of annual and tactical plans to ensure sustainable timber supply. 
 
As a Planning Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Gather information through enumeration, field surveys, GPS work and other feedback systems and participate in regional operational projects through providing data and measurement systems.
• Update maps and enumeration plan to ensure the integrity of the database and spatial systems to provide management with accurate information to manage the plantations.
• Update and maintain Microforest adhering to prescribed standards and procedures by keeping planning Monitor and report damage and disease within the Region to measure extent and intensity of damage to Sappi Forests plantations.
• Ensure that planning data/systems are aligned with other management systems such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and Title Deed System by means of routine update runs and interaction with system owners.
• Produce annual plan of operations (APO's) and 5-year Tactical Working Plans and the management thereof to maintain a balanced fibre supply to the customers using planning software.
• Report progress monthly on key statistics (areas, species, harvested and planted, damaged areas and TUP areas) to Planning Manager, Harvesting and Silviculture operations.
• Produce maps as per foresters and management requests using GIS in order to assist in planning and execution of their work. 
• Manage and develop contractors doing enumeration and GPS work as per annual requirement.
• Ensure that costs are well managed and contained.

What are we looking for?

• Degree or diploma in Forestry or related science qualification.
• An Administrative qualification will be advantageous.
• Understanding of the Forestry Planning function.
• Database management experience will be advantageous.
• Strong computer literacy with in depth working knowledge of MS Office.
• Basic understanding of forest growth and yield modelling and measurement will be advantageous.