Key Accountabilities
Gather/collect information for budget input
Perform practical field surveys to:
Gather information for Forester for planning purposes
Gather information for Forester for setting productivity targets
Gather information for input into the annual operational plan
Gather information for mechanised fleet
Perform quality checks on Contractor work and own mechanised teams
Perform safety checks and assistance with safety program
Provide compartment planning for Contractors
Complete all Compartment Planning and auditing and verify with Line Manager
Control production of all labour as per Best Operating Procedure (BOP's)
Complete checklist for all operations in field as per BOP's
Control environmental aspects in field as per Environmental Management System (EMS)
Control PSM documents and verify for correctness
Complete safety check lists and participate in safety meetings
Monitor deviations and non-compliance to standards
Ensure filing is up to date of safety documents
Check that registers are up to date in accordance with the schedule
Perform toolbox talks, risk assessments and vehicle checklist
Control teams in field as per BOP's
Control vehicles usage and tools
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
One (1) Year Internship Experience as a Forester
Previous Experience in Harvesting will be an added advantage
Valid driver's license
Leadership Competencies
Driving change
Operational delivery
Self-awareness
Business acumen
People management
Behavioural Competencies
Relationship building
Communication
Planning and organising
Conflict Management
Problem solving
Stakeholder management
Technical Competencies
Process flow management
Total quality management
Mechanical and maintenance
Safety management
Harvesting practices
Computer literacy