Sappi Careers – Research Forester

Job Description:

Sappi Southern Africa – Forests requires a Research Forester – Wood Properties to effectively manage the wood properties team to complete wood properties projects that are of high quality, delivered timeously while maintaining SHEQ compliance.

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Job Responsibilities:

• Complete weekly timesheets/ leave for a team
• Responsible for team compliance (including training) and safety on high-risk tasks (tree felling, chipping)
• Obtain quotes and complete purchase documentation according to Admin BPOs and within budget constraints.
• Carry out tasks related to wood sampling projects within set timeframes such as sample collection, accurate sample labelling and measurements, in both KZN and Mpumalanga.
• Complete projects with written reports including basic data analysis
• Compile and execute detailed monthly reports
• Participate in weekly meetings to ensure implementation of the monthly plan of operations
• Responsible for labour requisition, and day-to-day management of own and contract staff to ensure timeous completion of weekly tasks. Liaise with external service providers/contractors to ensure completion of wood properties activities
• Ensure that complete records are maintained of all research sampling and processing activities.
• Update and maintain wood properties databases
• Maintain and/or improve staff morale and output which includes ensuring appropriate training of subordinates to improve skills related to job performance.

Qualification & Experience:

• A valid Driver’s license
• Harvesting experience will be advantageous
• National Diploma in a relevant science
• Up to 2 years relevant experience in Forestry / Research environment

Job Details:

Company: Sappi

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Wood Propertie, KwaZulu- Natal, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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