Harvesting Supervisor (Rance Timber)

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Harvesting Supervisor (Rance Timber)

Location: Eastern Cape and South Africa
Sector: Forestry
Contract Type: Permanent

Harvesting Supervisor

The successful incumbent will report directly to the Harvesting Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be in possession of a Matric Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a forestry environment.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
  • Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa.
  • Should be able to promote effective team spirit by good leadership.
  • Must be organized and systematic in the performance of duties.
  • Must use initiative and be able to find novel ways to deal with challenges.
  • Should have good interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required.
  • Required skill set; Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Supervise production staff under your supervision and ensure that they adhere to production procedures and that production targets are achieved.
  • Record daily production performance schedule and report to the relevant people.
  • Supervise the use of company property and equipment under your control.
    • Ensure that all equipment have logbooks and checklists and that these are completed as per the company standard.
  • Ensure the timely maintenance of company equipment under your control.
  • Quality control:
    • Ensure the correct log lengths optimisation is achieved.
    • Ensure that the correct colour code and numbering system is used.
    • Ensure correct processing is done for each log.
  • Assist in production procedures when required, i.e.: log marking, operating machines, etc.
  • Accurate completion of staff time sheets on a weekly basis.
  • Apply corrective disciplinary procedures, fairly and in a progressive manner
  • Monitor and report buffer stock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before 9am.
  • Monitor the age of timber stacks and report if timber is 3 weeks or older.
  • Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to by the team under your supervision.
  • Operate machinery when required.
  • Ensure back-up operators are trained and ready at all times.
  • Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
  • Ensure operators and safety personnel are certified at all times.

Applications close: 18 April 2025
Should we not contact you by the 25th of April 2025, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.