Advice Forester, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

East London - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: EL003201-Janin-1

We are seeking an Advice Forester for a permanent role based in Stutterheim Eastern Cape

Duties & Responsibilities

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 with a Degree or Diploma in Forestry (National Diploma or BSc Degree)
Must be in possession of a valid drivers license
Minimum of 5 years proven operational plantation management experience with exposure to silviculture conservation harvesting fire protection and roads maintenance activities
Previous experience as a Forester managing own operations will be an added advantage.
Computer literacy (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Geographic Information Systems knowledge will be an advantage
Firefighting experience essential ICS300
Willing to work as per operational requirements and perform firefighting standby duties as and when required
Knowledge of contractor management an added advantage
Must have financial administration knowledge and skills
Experience in stakeholder relations
Ability to communicate in Xhosa will be an added advantage
Experience in Health and Safety management to provide a safe work environment
Knowledge and understanding of current legislation with specific emphasis on the Forests Act the Veld and Forest Fire Act Labour Relations Conservation Acts and CARA
Environmental management system (EMS) experience and FSCTM principles & criteria
Ability to identify and establish a course of action for others to accomplish set goals

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with Advice Forester in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days please consider your application unsuccessful

Required Experience:

Reference: EL003201-Janin-1We are seeking an Advice Forester for a permanent role based in Stutterheim Eastern Cape Duties & ResponsibilitiesApplicants are required to meet the following criteria:Grade 12 with a Degree or Diploma in Forestry (National Diploma or BSc Degree)Must be in possession of a...