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  • Posted: Jul 31, 2026
    Deadline: Aug 4, 2026
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  • 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...
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    Senior Supervisor: Harvesting

    Key Accountabilities 

    • Plan, organize and set out daily tasks in line with operational plans 
    • Control operations using harvesting BOP standards 
    • Ensure adherence in line with productivity standards 
    • Complete and submit accurate daily production sheets and other related administration functions timeously 
    • Ensure minimal log rejects for optimal utilisation of the timber 
    • Ensure adequate stacking and separation of client stacks 
    • Prepare fire belts, burning and firefighting when required 
    • Motivate and support the team to achieve targets 
    • Take corrective actions including disciplinary actions if there are deviations 
    • Complete Production Control Sheet (PCS) and other related administration functions timeously 
    • Transport team members to and from relevant operations and any other driving related activities 
    • Ensure correct utilisation of tools, equipment, fuel and other resources utilised by team members 
    • Ensure daily and weekly greasing of machines occurs 
    • Report any fault-finding on machinery and equipment 
    • Ensure enforcement of safety, conduct daily risk assessment and toolbox talk 
    • Ensure all incidents are reported to management 

    Minimum Requirements 

    • Grade 12 
    • Winning Supervisor Certificate/ National Forestry: Harvesting Certificate (NQF level 3)/ National Diploma in Forestry (NQF Level 6) 
    • 2-3 Years’ experience as a supervisor in harvesting operations with Winning Supervisor Certificate/National Forestry: Harvesting Certificate (NQF level 3) 
    • Practical experiential training in forest operations with National Diploma in Forestry (NQF Level 6) 
    • Code C1 or higher driver's license 
    • Basic safety, Environmental Awareness, Fire Suppression, SHE rep and First certificates will be an added advantage 

    Leadership

    • Operational Delivery 
    • Self-Awareness
    • Leading Others 

    Behavioral

    • Deadline Driven 
    • Communication and Follow Through 
    • Teamwork
    • Problem Solving and Decision Making 
    • Planning and Organising 
    • Attention to Detail 

    Technical

    • Literacy Skills 
    • Production Orientated 
    • Safety Management 
    • Harvesting Practices 
    • Environmental Management 

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