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.
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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
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