Advice Forester, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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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