SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Snr Forester (Microforest), Eastern Cape, Rneg + Company Housing
- Diploma / Degree Forestry
- Post Graduate Studies will be an advantage
- 5 – 10 Years’ experience NON-Negotiable
- Must be proficient in Microforest
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to follow company procedures and execute instructions
- Ability to work under pressure with good analytical skills
- Good team player
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
DUTIES:
· Plan the re-establishment program (planting) place the plant order with nurseries and execute to achieve temporary unplanted targets within budget constraints
· Ensure maximum stocking within Silviculture standards to achieve
· Inspect operation regularly to identify risks and ensure that timeous action (blanking, pest control management)
· Plan and conduct regular field inspections to ensure that crop, through the timing operations (weed control, pest, and disease management) achieve maximum yields within cost constraints
· Develop tactical plan and ensure that the Annual Plan of Operations for both commercial and open area comply with standard and service level agreements
· Maintain and protect plantation assists
· Adhere to all environmental, conservation legislation
· Adhere to CLIENT polices and standards
· Be familiar with Risk/Safety/FSC requirements for both Silviculture and Harvesting
· Strong skills and experience in OH Act requirements for Silviculture
· Being able to determine and monitor production standards by using site variables
· Liaise function (traditional community relations)
· Personal development management
· Fire protection and control
· Budget and APO control
· Administration
