Key Accountabilities
Contribute on formulation of Annual Plan of Operations (APO) including tactical and operational plans
Effectively and efficiently perform operational planning
Monitor consolidated field information on PSION (data device)
Interpret production information for progress purposes, client - and product mix to ensure that all clients and products are delivered rateably
System movements between compartments to be pre-planned to minimize production loss
Maximize log value recovery and fibre utilization by minimising tree damage and waste generation and utilising the value optimisation program of the harvester
Manage log product inventory
Monitoring of machine performance, volume production, log quality and landing management and staff
Ensure Operating Harvesting Plan (OHP) is available for each current harvesting compartment
Submit OHP for approval to Plantation Manager before commencing operations
Monitor Log progress reports daily
Ensure audit preparations and improve controls within agreed timelines
Perform log quality audits daily and report completed work on PSM
Complete management checklists for each operation on a weekly basis
Ensure that toolbox talks are held regularly and monitor compliance of forestry best practices
Liaise with service providers (OEM`s) to minimise breakdowns and management of mechanise harvesting equipment to ensure maximum availability of equipment and uptime
Monitor maintenance schedule to ensure service is performed on time and ensure vehicle checklists are completed on daily basis
Complete checklist for all operations and conduct in-field quality checks as per BOP's
Ensure safety of all work aspects as per set safety standards
Manage safety system for mechanised harvesting
Complete and control all safety registers and follow up on actions to be conducted
Report all incidents on DMS (Data Management System) and control environmental aspects in field as per EMS
Establish training needs, coach and motivate mechanised team
Perform staff utilisation planning, manage staff performance and productivity
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6)
B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) will be added advantage
2 Years' experience as a Field Forester or similar level
Previous experience in mechanised harvesting operations will be added advantage
Valid driver's license
Leadership Competencies
Driving change
Operational delivery
Decision making
Self-awareness
Business acumen
People management
Behavioural Competencies
Communication
Planning and Organising
Team player
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail
Stress tolerance
Technical Competencies
Process flow management
Total quality management
Mechanised practices
Safety management
Harvesting practices
Computer literacy