Senior Forestry Specialist

5 days ago


Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Sappi Full time

We lead through our values of safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions. Our mission is to deliver high-quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets.

An experienced Management Forester will be responsible for planning and achieving operational estate management objectives and targets for fibre production within resource and SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and low-cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers.

Key Accountabilities:

  1. Foster a proactive safety culture in all integrated operations.
  2. Identify and mitigate risks through regular inspection and monitoring of operations.
  3. Optimise crop yields within cost constraints through strategic planning and field inspections.
  4. Implement effective fire control procedures to protect people, plantations, and assets using the Fire Risk Management System (FRMS).
  5. Develop and ensure compliance with annual plans of operations for both commercial and open areas.
  6. Collaborate with Contractors and Silviculture to develop pre-harvest plans per compartment.
  7. Conduct risk assessments to mitigate potential risks.
  8. Manage the Harvesting budget effectively by achieving sales target tons per day.
  9. Compile an annual tactical road maintenance plan with the Roads Engineer.
  10. Schedule short-haul and loading operations to ensure timely rail/road transport release.
  11. Maintain company assets according to set standards and within budget constraints.
  12. Maintain relations with communities and stakeholders to uphold company image, mitigate risks, and enhance relationships.

Essential Requirements:

  1. National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification.
  2. Minimum of three years relevant experience.
  3. Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

  1. Work with a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
  2. Access to learning and development programs to fast-track your career within Sappi.
  3. Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
  4. Market-leading leave benefits.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.



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