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...
Operate a Harvester machine on a shift basis within high-production harvesting environments (clear-fell and thinning operations) across various plantations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production
Key Accountabilities
Comply with all applicable Harvesting Best Operating Practices (BOP), forest management procedures, and company standards
Operate a harvester machine 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
Maintain high operational quality standards to prevent tree damage and product mixing
Perform harvester head calibration as prescribed by management to ensure log quality compliance
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
Harvester Machine certificate
Previous experience in both thinning and clear-felling operations will be an added advantage
Mechanical background will be an added advantage
Technical Competencies
Computer literacy and smart device proficiency
Numeracy
Decision making
Good hand-eye coordination
Production orientated
Safety management
Harvesting operations Knowledge
Behavioural Competencies
Production orientated
Ability to work in an adverse condition
Self-motivated
Reliable
Ability to Work independently
Ability to Work under pressure
Communication skills
Method of Application
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail an application form and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence
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