Sappi Vacancies Mbombela – Management Forester Camelot North

Job Description:

Sappi Forests requires a Management Forester to plan, execute & achieve the operational estate management, harvesting objectives & targets for fibre production within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and low-cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily production targets are managed effectively in order to ensure that the target tons/per day are achieved.
• Identify and ensure road & depot/sidings maintenance plans are communicated and implemented effectively.
• Compile in conjunction with Roads Engineer, annual tactical road maintenance plan.
• Develop a pre-harvest plan per compartment in collaboration with the Contractor and Silviculture.
• Conduct interim inspections to monitor and ensure adherence to safety and mill quality specifications.
• Plan & conduct regular field inspections to ensure that crops, through the timing of operations (weed control, pest & disease management), achieve maximum yields within cost constraints.
• Conduct a risk assessment per compartment in order to mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure that the Harvesting budget is managed effectively by ensuring sales target tons/per day is achieved.
• Ensure that plantations use the Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) to identify risks. Record & implement fire control procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations and other assets from forest fires.

Qualification & Experience:

• National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of three years relevant experience.

Job Details:

Company: Sappi

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Mbombela, Mpumalanga, SA

Application Deadline: N/A