Snr Forester

2 weeks ago


Mthatha, South Africa RAKKGALAKANE RECRUITMENT Full time

**Snr Forester (Microforest), Eastern Cape, Rneg + Company Housing**
- Diploma / Degree Forestry
- Post Graduate Studies will be an advantage
- 10 Years’ experience NON-Negotiable
- must have 2 years SNR FORESTER
- 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