Sappi Ngodwana Vacancies – Forestry Manager

Job Description:

Sappi Forestry Operations- Mpumalanga requires a Forestry Manager – Technical and Civils to plan, execute & achieve regional management objectives & targets for assets management within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable fibre supply and promote, co-ordinate and facilitate the identification and development of technological solutions, policies, and procedures for Harvesting and Silviculture to best optimise the available resources in conjunction with operational managers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Transfer knowledge of successfully demonstrated practices from other Sappi plantations and outside companies to improve operational practices and induce a measure of divisional standardisation (included are Divisional Integrated Management System (DIMS) projects, Best Operating Practices, Systems, Procedures and Technical Projects).
• Liaise and collaborate with various stakeholders to establish and manage ideas for technical innovation.  Communicate these ideas to the management team and Contractor Leadership Forums.
• Drive the integration of Harvesting and Silviculture operations by liaising with various stakeholders (Area & Forestry Managers, General Manager, Contractors, etc).
• Identify and implement solutions to problems by evaluating (not limited to) technical and financial alternatives, and present the proposed solution to the operational manager.
• Accountable for roads, village construction and maintenance plans to meet operational requirements.
• Initiate and participate in relevant projects based on regional priorities. Includes integrated management systems and multidisciplinary teams. Participates in and facilitates technical committees.
• Establish a Technical Review Forum in conjunction with other technical staff and departments.
• Monitor operational roads and civil projects to ensure execution to standards.
• Contribute to the Annual Roads plan in conjunction with the tactical road maintenance plan & ensure it is within budget
• Facilitate tender site visits
• Review and update Risk Management System procedures and standards, and communicate new and revised information to the various stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Code EB driver’s license
• Exposure to Project Management would be considered an advantage
• At least five (5) years of Forestry Estate Management experience
• National Diploma in Forestry
• Bachelors’ Degree in Forestry or related disciplines would be considered an advantage

Job Details:

Company: Sappi

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: N/A

Job Location: Ngodwana, Mpumalanga, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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