Job Openings at SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited)

Key Accountabilities

• Identify and analyse new business opportunities and industry trends.
• Conduct feasibility studies and present business cases for approval.
• Develop a pipeline of opportunities and ensue that it is updated on a regular
• Develop and implement medium- and long-term strategic plans.
• Align business development strategies with revenue growth targets.
• Monitor industry developments and operational improvement requirements.
• Oversee identification, assessment, and formalisation of strategic partnerships.
• Support the end-to-end opportunity lifecycle by sourcing targets, performing due diligence, and developing term sheets and other applicable agreements.
• Develop financial models tdemonstrate the return on investment of partnerships, including revenue synergies, and cost implications.
• Support market expansion through acquisitions and partnerships.
• Build and maintain long-term partner relationships.
• Represent SAFCOL at relevant industry events.
• Oversee partnership project lifecycles and related documentation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on sourcing of strategic partners.
• Negotiate partnership terms within applicable internal policies and other legal frameworks.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis of market trends, total addressable market (TAM), and competitive landscapes.
• Monitor and analyse global and domestic commodity markets.
• Provide insights intmarket drivers impacting SAFCOL.
• Analyse and report timber-related statistics.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor movements tidentify potential risks and opportunities for SAFCOL.
• Develop market intelligence capabilities tsupport growth initiatives.
• Conduct market research in collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
• Forecast financial requirements for strategic partnerships.
• Act as a liaison between the Business Development and Commercialisation unit and Finance for budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide information tauditors as required.
• Support SAFCOL’s clean administrative audit outcomes.
• Identify and update strategic and operational risks.
• Monitor and report partnership-related risks and mitigation measures.
• Oversee centralised business development reporting.
• Monitor SAFCOL’s exposure teconomic risks and advise mitigation strategies.
• Provide continuous feedback tall the relevant stakeholders on progress related tSAFCOL’s strategic partners.
• Contribute tinternal reporting and liaison with the shareholder ministry.
• Manage and liaise with both internal and strategic stakeholders on key market trends relating tforestry and timber.
• Oversee centralised and standardised reporting for all commodity related information within SAFCOL.
• Establish and manage relationship with key publishers of economic and commodity research, i.e. BER, Crickmay, public universities, etc.
• Facilitate work sessions with internal stakeholders tpresent commodity trends.

Minimum Requirements (Qualification/Experience)

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields:
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance
• Marketing
• Commerce or a related discipline
• A post graduate qualification in Business Management / Commerce or relevant (NQF level 8) qualification
• A minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in business development, inclusive of identifying and managing strategic partnerships
• Valid driver’s licence

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Key Accountabilities 

• Implement SCM strategy and ensure contracts management plans are in place and executed in line with SAFCOL’s strategic objectives 
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, templates, terms of references and processes for contracts management 
• Draft and develop contractual agreements post award of RFQ’s, tender/bid and ensure validation with relevant stakeholders 
• Review contracts for all new and existing service providers, propose necessary updates to ensure compliance with standards and regulations 
• Collaborate with various functions to evaluate performance, pricing, and compliance against established contract 
• Ensure finalisation of contracts, facilitate negotiation of realistic delivery dates of goods & services 
• Facilitate and provide inputs to contract audit and compliance requirements 
• Provide inputs to divisional budget and ensure contracts remain within approved budget/ tender award 
• Negotiate and generate savings through contract negotiations according to market indications and relevant indices 
• Collaborate with managers within Supply Chain Management to ensure alignment financial commitments of all pre-approved budgets 
• Establish internal contracts controls, data and evaluate contract process that exist within SAFCOL 
• Assess processes in place to monitor compliance with contracts (both vendor and internal compliance), manage changes in contracts and approval process for new contracts 
• Develop and implement contract management instructions, policies, and procedures 
• Ensure procurement risk monitoring, reporting and comply with all aspects when compiling reports and advising line management 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements that have impact on business area and communicate these requirements across organisation 
• Compile contracts risk management plan and maintain contract management records to ensure necessary information is captured 
• Conduct bid clarifications with suppliers, end-user when drafting contracts and facilitate resolution of contractual disputes 
• Establish and maintain strong business relationship with internal and external stakeholders 
• Maintain contract expiry dates and ensure enquiries, renewals and or extensions and ensure communication to relevant business timeously 
• Manage, measure service provider performance to ensure goods and services conform to contract requirements and compile monthly reports 
• Monitor performance of suppliers against SLAs, resolve issues or queries, and develop recovery plan when performance targets are not met 
• Negotiate optimum supplier agreements for short (one year) and medium term (three year) contracts and draft SLAs 
• Develop and execute cost savings plans and compile contract performance reports 
• Drive development, implementation, and monitor best practice in supply chain contracts management and SLAs across the organisation 
• Ensure commercial activities of business units meet legal, contractual, financial, and commercial requirements 
• Ensure all contract related documents are signed and retained such as variation orders, rules and regulations for on-site contractors, appointment of signee, Insurance, workman's compensation etc. 
• Ensure contracts adhere to Occupational Health and Safety or professional body requirements and to current B-BBEE Good Practice 
• Contribute to SAFCOL achieving a clean administrative audit outcome, from a contract management perspective 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree / B-Tech Degree or Similar Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Commercial Field / Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Commercial Law/ Contracts Management and/ or related field (NQF Level 7) 
• Bachelor of Commerce Honours /Post Graduate Diploma or Similar Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration / Commercial Field / Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Commercial Law/ Contracts Management and/ or related field (NQF Level 8) will be an added advantage 
• MCIPS or CSCP Certification will be an added advantage 
• 5 Years’ experience in Supply Chain Management within the field of Contracts Management of which 2 years should be in a Managerial role as a Contracts Manager in a Public Sector Environment 
• Practical and sound knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, Treasury Regulations 
• Valid driver’s license 

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Key Accountabilities 

• Monitor the transport of timber, ensuring timely collection and delivery 
• Ensure Operating Harvesting Plan (OHP) is available for each active harvesting compartment 
• Monitor production and Logprog reports on a daily basis 
• Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements related to harvesting operations 
• Ensure the Planning Section completes compartment enumeration prior to commencement of harvesting operations 
• Complete volume reconciliations per compartment and submit to the Planning Department 
• Report completed activities on PSM and review log quality audits on a daily basis 
• Complete management checklists for all operations on a weekly basis 
• Ensure supervisors complete Best Operating Practices (BOP) quality checklists daily for their respective operations 
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and monitor compliance with forestry best practices 
• Ensure post-harvesting audits are conducted with the Senior Forester/Plantation Manager immediately upon compartment completion 
• Follow up on all customer complaints promptly 
• Control contractor daily operations, ensuring adherence to production, quality, and safety standards 
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards; report all incidents onto the data management system (DMS) 
• Mark trees for thinning, ensure alignment with the thinning regime, and verify thinning controls are in place before operations commence 
• Report volume variances greater than 10% to the Plantation Manager and Planning Manager 
• Sign Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) to confirm work completion and quality standards
• Control plantation road team operations and perform road condition assessments as part of post-harvest monitoring 
• Monitor maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment to ensure timely servicing, licensing, and compliance without penalties 
• Identify and address training needs for subordinates 
• Complete field checklists and perform in-field quality checks for all operations as per BOPs 
• Enforce safety standards in all aspects of work and control environmental management in the field according to the Environmental Management System (EMS) 
• Manage staff performance and productivity 
• Monitor and control training programs to ensure compliance with safety standards; maintain and update all safety registers 
• Supervise safety committee inspections, meetings, and reporting activities 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6) 
• B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) will be added advantage 
• 2 Years’ experience as a Field Forester or similar level 
• Previous experience in harvesting operations will be an added advantage 
• Valid driver’s licence 

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Key Accountabilities 

• Contribute on development and implementation of fraud prevention, detection and corruption strategies 
• Promote and maintain a zero-tolerance culture related to fraud and corruption across SAFCOL Group 
• Provide inputs on development of anti-corruption plans, policies review, procedures and standards 
• Provide expert guidance on implementation of forensic related policies and forensic investigation methodology 
• Formulate forensic investigation project plan and obtain approval 
• Conduct forensic investigations i.e. theft, fraud, embezzlement, conflict of interest, collusion, bribes etc. in line with required standards 
• Perform forensic investigations and digital forensic in line with Forensic Audit charter and methodology 
• Conduct forensic investigation interviews with role players i.e. witnesses, experts and suspects in line with forensic investigation standard 
• Gather, review and analyse data and/or evidence as part of an investigation process 
• Collaborate with outsourced forensic investigators, monitor and quality assure outsourced forensic investigation cases and related activities 
• Testify as an expert witness during disciplinary proceeding/ CCMA/ court of law or any other legal proceedings 
• Provide support to business related litigation processes, compile statements and affidavits as and when required 
• Facilitate implementation of forensic interventions, projects and activities across SAFCOL Group 
• Identify risks and control weaknesses related to processes, standards and procedures arising from investigations 
• Contribute on development of fraud and corruption risk registers and assist functional heads with risk reviews and risk registers updates 
• Perform risk assessments to identify high fraud risk areas for potential fraud 
• Clearly define fraud related issues, corruption and identify root cause thereof 
• Provide recommendations to improve identified weak internal controls, processes, ensure corrective action plan is developed/ implemented 
• Contribute and conduct anti-corruption, whistleblower training and awareness across SAFCOL Group 
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies, foster good relationships, enhance business processes and methodologies 
• Prepare comprehensive, coherent investigative reports/ memoranda and submit to relevant stakeholders timeously 
• Keep abreast of latest fraud detection techniques, processes and practices 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• Bachelor’s Degree and or B-Tech (NQF Level 7) in Accounting/ Forensic/ Forensic Audit/ Internal Audit/ Law/ Legal/LLB 
• Bachelor of Honours Degree and or Post Graduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Accounting/ Forensic/ Forensic Audit/ Internal Audit/ Law/ Legal/LLB will be added advantage 
• Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE)/ Fraud Practitioner South Africa (FPSA) 
• Registered Professional Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) /Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) 
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be added advantage 
• 5 Years’ experience in conducting complex Forensic Investigations/ Forensic Auditing/ Fraud Prevention or related field 
• Previous experience in SAPS criminal investigation or law enforcement will be added advantage 
• Previous experience in a Public Sector (preferably Schedule 2 entity in terms of Public Finance Management Act) will be added advantage 
• Valid driver’s license 

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Key Accountabilities 

• Comply with all applicable Harvesting Best Operating Practices (BOP), forest management procedures, and company standards 
• Operate Forwarder machines accordance with the approved harvesting operational plan 
• Achieve and maintain planned shift production targets consistently 
• Operate machinery at optimal speeds to maximize productivity while minimizing operational costs 
• Execute correct extraction and off loading procedures to reduce product rejects and prevent machine damage 
• Maintain high operational quality standards to prevent tree damage and product mixing 
• Perform daily preventative maintenance, including: greasing and completion of preventative maintenance checklists 
• Conduct weekly servicing in accordance with company standards and maintenance schedules
• Identify, report, assist with fault findings, breakdowns and planned maintenance activities 
• Attend to minor breakdowns and record all actions taken 
• Strictly adhere to safety standards, environmental practices, and procedures at all times 
• Complete all required documentation accurately, including: daily Production Asset Card (DPAC), equipment checklists and mechanised harvesting production sheets 
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by management 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 8 
• 2-3 Years’ experience in forest operations 
• Forwarder certificate 
• Previous experience in thinning operations will be an added advantage 
• Mechanical background will be an added advantage 

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Key Accountabilities 

• Complete management checklists for each operation on a weekly basis 
• Conduct in-field quality control checks for all operations and teams in accordance with BOP 
• Monitor safety compliance and environmental standards in the field; perform audits on contractors as per company policy 
• Provide inputs and manage growth stock planning, site assessment and species matching for regeneration. 
• Conduct blanking assessments to replace dead seedlings and evaluate watering needs during winter 
• Plan, implement and monitor the pruning program 
• Plan, implement and monitor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 
• Execute weed control plan for 0–3-year-old period and monitor correct application of herbicides 
• Monitor management of conservation areas, focusing on weeding, erosion control, and removal of invasive species 
• Plan, implement and monitor Integrated Fire Management Plan (IFMP) 
• Evaluate whether fuel reduction burns are required before planting and implement where required 
• Implement fuel reduction burns in mature compartments as required 
• Plan fire belts in accordance with the Fire Protection Plan and execute annual firebreak preparations and burning 
• Provide input on operational plans for all silviculture and thinning activities 
• Contribute to the completion of operational plans and budget schedules 
• Present progress reports on work completed and expenditures during meetings with Supervisors and Contractors 
• Report weekly progress to the Senior Forester or Plantation Manager 
• Issue work to Contractors and monitor production, ensuring completed work aligns with operational plans and Best Operating Practices (BOP) 
• Process Goods Received Vouchers to verify work completion and quality standards 
• Organize safety meetings with representatives and management and follow up on all safety reports 
• Submit safety-related documentation to the SHEQ Department 
• Perform post-harvest road condition assessments and maintain road register 
• Supervise plantation road team operations 
• Monitor vehicle and equipment maintenance schedules to ensure timely servicing 
• Identify training needs, coach, and motivate the silviculture operations team 

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 
• National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6) 
• B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) will be added advantage 
• 2 Years’ experience as a Field Forester or similar level 
• Previous experience in silviculture operations will be an added advantage 
• Valid driver’s licence