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, inclusive, and safe environment.We're on the lookout for an experienced Management Forester to plan, execute & achieve the operational estate management, harvesting objectives & targets for fibre production within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and low-cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers.As a Management Forester, you will be responsible for:Building, maintaining, and reinforcing a "predict and prevent" safety culture in all integrated operations.Inspecting operations regularly to identify risks & ensure that timely action (blanking & pest control, coppice management) is undertaken.Planning & conducting regular field inspections to ensure that crops, through the timing of operations (weed control, pest & disease management), achieve maximum yields within cost constraints.Ensuring that plantations use the Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) to identify risks. Recording & implementing fire control procedures to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations, and other assets from forest fires.Developing a tactical plan & ensuring that the annual plan of operations for both commercial and open areas comply with standards and service level agreements.Developing a pre-harvest plan per compartment in collaboration with the Contractor and Silviculture.Conducting a risk assessment per compartment to mitigate potential risks.Ensuring that the Harvesting budget is managed effectively by ensuring sales target tons/per day is achieved.Compiling, in conjunction with the Roads Engineer, an annual tactical road maintenance plan.Scheduling short-haul and loading operations to ensure rail/road transport is released on time.Ensuring that company assets such as buildings, villages, and company houses are maintained and managed effectively according to set standards (hygiene & legal compliance) and within budget constraints.Ensuring that relations with communities, other internal and external stakeholders are effectively maintained and managed to uphold the company image, mitigate risks, and enhance relationships.What are we looking for?National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification.Minimum of three years relevant experience.Valid driver's license.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 upon the role).Market leading leave benefits.Employee well-being benefits.
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