Key Performance Areas:
• Natural resources management that includes the implementation of invasive plant, alien animal, unnatural soil erosion and rehabilitation management programs.
• Monitoring and recording of resource management data and facilitation of external research.
• Human resources management and administration including the supervision of volunteers and contractors who provide conservation management services to the Estate.
• Identification and implementation of personnel development and skills training.
• Road maintenance, footpath and track management including signage.
• Fire management, including wild fires and prescribed burns.
• Law enforcement – including participation in regular patrols (on foot and per vehicle), applying, administrating and enforcing regulations within the boundaries of the Forest Estate.
• Visitor Management – including safety and security of visitors, control of visitors’ behaviour and recording, interpretation and dissemination of information.
• Management of recreational facilities and destinations.
• Maintenance of equipment, vehicles and infrastructure.
• Development of sound and mutually beneficial relationships with Estate users, neighbouring communities, NGO’s, Local Government and other associated organizations and individuals.
• Financial administration, including an understanding of SANParks procurement procedures.
• Management of cultural historic nodes.
• Implementation and administration of approved conservation policy according to agreed management and operational plans, as well as stipulations of relevant legislation.
• Regular standby duty.
• Timber harvesting and all relevant activities according to prescribed policies.
• All the above must conform to FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) prescriptions, norms and standards.
Requirements
• National Diploma in Forestry or equivalent Diploma or degree supported by at least 3 years practical experience.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially MS Word, Excel and Power point
• Code 08 driver’s license.
• Accommodation is available in the Estate and it will be expected of the Forester to stay on the Estate.
Competencies:
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict resolution.
• Project management skills.
• Liaison skills.
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