Forester

Requirements:

• Must be in possession of a Matric Certificate/Grade 12
• Must be in possession of a Degree or Diploma in Forestry (National Diploma or BSc Degree)
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s 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 – ICS
  300.
• 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.