FORESTRY JOB OPPORTUNITY

February 23, 2024

Job opportunity for a young, vibrant Forester who is suitably qualified, experienced and meets the following requirements:

• Physically fit
• At least 5 years of experience in a harvesting operation
• 3-5 years of experience working with mechanical harvesting equipment
• Be able to Plan, Lead, Organise and Control staff
• Work with little to no supervision
• Must be willing to adopt a "hands on" approach
• Must be willing to travel to various rural areas and be willing to work longer than normal hours
• Must be willing to work night shifts when required

Minimum Requirements
• Completed Degree or Diploma in Forestry would be advantageous, but not critical if the candidate has relevant experience
• 3-5 years of experience working with Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate in isiZulu or isiXhosa
• Unendorsed Driver’s License, Minimum Code 08 / B
• Clear criminal record
• Traceable references

In return, the company offers a competitive package and a company vehicle.

Applicants to email CVs to chris@saforestryonline.co.za.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
1 Comment
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Ferdy
Ferdy
1 year ago

Hi
I would be the right man for this job because I have all the right qualifications and 25 years of experience in Harvesting
Cheers Ferdy

Related Stories

06th November 2025

Witzenberg FORESTER VACANCY

Witzenberg Properties (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Forester to manage harvesting and silviculture operations in our forestry department. You will be based in the Koue Bokkeveld, Ceres. As a member of our timber division team, you will play a critical role in delivering productivity, quality, environmental stewardship, and community engagement across our plantations.

21st October 2025

The FX Group: 25 years of changing the face of the wood-based panel industry

The retail arm of The FX Group, trading as Home Décor Solutions (HDS) Cut and Edge, is celebrating its 25th year of changing the wood-based boards industry and building its reputation on value, service, and the courage to challenge convention.

12th August 2025

Normandien Farms buys Sappi Lomati Sawmill

The Competition Commission has approved without conditions the sale of Sappi Southern Africa’s Lomati Sawmill to Normandien Farms and handover is planned for 1 September, 2025.

25th July 2025

PG Bison’s Mkhondo facility gets its fourth melamine-faced board line

PG Bison has announced that KAP Limited, its shareholder, has approved a R240 million investment for a new high-volume, high-pressure Melamine Faced Board (MFB) line at its Mkhondo facility in Mpumalanga.

18th July 2025

FSC tools support African forest supply chains with EUDR compliance

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is poised to reshape how forest-based commodities such as timber, paper, and furniture are traded globally. For African producers and exporters, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

05th July 2025

Winch-assisted Cobras tackle steep slopes in KZN’s Midlands and Zululand

Leading the way in this regard is Ponsse, the Finnish manufacturer that has taken steep slope harvesting to the next level. Key to the success of the Ponsse steep slope machines is the built-in Herzog Synchrowinch that is synchronised with the transmission of the harvester or forwarder, allowing it to automatically spool in and out as the machine works across the slope.

cross
error: Content is protected !!
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram