Job Description

We are hiring!At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.We're on the lookout for a Business Manager - Khulisa to ensure accurate and timeous financial and management information is available to management to ensure that Khulisa activities in the region are in line with the objectivesAs a Business Manager - Forestry Operations you will be responsible for:.

• Plan, reconcile, analyse and consolidate annual budgets and forecast for Khulisa ensuring cost efficiency.
• Assist in the consolidation of the Khulisa budget presentation for General Manager
• Monitor and report on monthly fixed costs against budget to achieve targets and ensure accountability, as well as identification of trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Verify forecasts and monthly financial schedules (Loan Book, Operating Statement) through TCS; AIMS, Forcelink and SAP reports to optimise delivery and curb loss. Total Sappi Business Income Statement including strategic projects
• Co-ordinate, consolidate and monitor Capex related to Khulisa implementation within limits and budget period to maintain standards and ensure progression.
• Annually and or when required update the Small Markets Softwood and Hardwood timber sales prices and APO in line with KZN Forests budget.
• Review and update KZN Forestry resources timber pricing schedule in conjunction with KZN Resources Manager Ensure Forestry Managers (Khulisa) reports are timeously submitted and compile monthly report
• Ensure Khulisa systems dashboard is operational and regularly updated
• Compile annual report for Khulisa reflecting all business activities (Timber Deliveries, Loan book analysis, advances paid per activity, grower profitability etc.)
• Preparation of month end schedules and checking monthly contribution reports.
• Month end sawlog checks and reports
• Prepare, review and monitor all PIP goals and verify monthly financial schedules
• Ensure monthly reports and analysis to KZN Resources Manager are timeously completed.
• Control and manage the RFPs on Ariba, TCS Activations and Correct Pricing approvals for KZN Forestry Resources.
• Prepare, review and monitor all PIP goals
• Assist the forestry manager in resolving any queries with regard to loan book queries
• Assess all new loans in terms of cash flow, peak indebtedness and financial risk

Conduct monthly and annual credit risk assessments on larger loan agreementsMonitor large Forestry Enterprise Development Agreements (FEDA) agreements in terms of contractual obligationsChecking and signing off of all job instructions and ensure that all requirements are metCompile Management Committee (MANCO) papers for New Forestry Enterprise Development Agreements and Annual write-offsAssist and review business plans for new agreementsIdentify business opportunities and potential risksBuild and Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, support functions and growersControl and manage Request For Permission (RFS) on AribaImplement and manage overall effective administrative systems for KhulisaLead & performance manage subordinates to attain objectivesReconcile plants issued against hectares planted and trays issued against trays returnedControl and monitor the business asset register and perform regular auditsWhat are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Commerce and or B Compt. or Business management equivalent qualification.
• A National Diploma/bachelor's degree in forestry/Agriculture/Economics will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 Years relevant experience in the Forestry / Agriculture / Business and or Economics Management field

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role).
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

We are hiring!At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.We're on the lookout for a Business Manager - Khulisa to ensure accurate and timeous financial and management information is available to management to ensure that Khulisa activities in the region are in line with the objectivesAs a Business Manager - Forestry Operations you will be responsible for:.

• Plan, reconcile, analyse and consolidate annual budgets and forecast for Khulisa ensuring cost efficiency.
• Assist in the consolidation of the Khulisa budget presentation for General Manager
• Monitor and report on monthly fixed costs against budget to achieve targets and ensure accountability, as well as identification of trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Verify forecasts and monthly financial schedules (Loan Book, Operating Statement) through TCS; AIMS, Forcelink and SAP reports to optimise delivery and curb loss. Total Sappi Business Income Statement including strategic projects
• Co-ordinate, consolidate and monitor Capex related to Khulisa implementation within limits and budget period to maintain standards and ensure progression.
• Annually and or when required update the Small Markets Softwood and Hardwood timber sales prices and APO in line with KZN Forests budget.
• Review and update KZN Forestry resources timber pricing schedule in conjunction with KZN Resources Manager Ensure Forestry Managers (Khulisa) reports are timeously submitted and compile monthly report
• Ensure Khulisa systems dashboard is operational and regularly updated
• Compile annual report for Khulisa reflecting all business activities (Timber Deliveries, Loan book analysis, advances paid per activity, grower profitability etc.)
• Preparation of month end schedules and checking monthly contribution reports.
• Month end sawlog checks and reports
• Prepare, review and monitor all PIP goals and verify monthly financial schedules
• Ensure monthly reports and analysis to KZN Resources Manager are timeously completed.
• Control and manage the RFPs on Ariba, TCS Activations and Correct Pricing approvals for KZN Forestry Resources.
• Prepare, review and monitor all PIP goals
• Assist the forestry manager in resolving any queries with regard to loan book queries
• Assess all new loans in terms of cash flow, peak indebtedness and financial risk

Conduct monthly and annual credit risk assessments on larger loan agreementsMonitor large Forestry Enterprise Development Agreements (FEDA) agreements in terms of contractual obligationsChecking and signing off of all job instructions and ensure that all requirements are metCompile Management Committee (MANCO) papers for New Forestry Enterprise Development Agreements and Annual write-offsAssist and review business plans for new agreementsIdentify business opportunities and potential risksBuild and Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, support functions and growersControl and manage Request For Permission (RFS) on AribaImplement and manage overall effective administrative systems for KhulisaLead & performance manage subordinates to attain objectivesReconcile plants issued against hectares planted and trays issued against trays returnedControl and monitor the business asset register and perform regular auditsWhat are we looking for?

• Bachelor of Commerce and or B Compt. or Business management equivalent qualification.
• A National Diploma/bachelor's degree in forestry/Agriculture/Economics will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 Years relevant experience in the Forestry / Agriculture / Business and or Economics Management field

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role).
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.ABOUT SAPPISappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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