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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.

Technical Manager (Densa Sawmill) (WRSM)

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Technical Manager (Densa Sawmill) (WRSM)

Location: Mpumalanga and South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Technical Manager (Densa Sawmill)

SUITABLE EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION

DENSA SAWMILL – TECHNICAL MANAGER (MAINTENCANCE / WORKSHOP MANAGER/ ENGINEERING FOREMAN)

Job Purpose
The Technical manager oversees the upkeep and maintenance of the company’s equipment and facilities, including company accommodation.

Requirements

  • Valid grade 12 qualification (or equivalent) with proof thereof required;
  • Formal Electrical and/or Mechanical Trade Test certification and/or Diploma / Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7) and/or Equivalent;
  • Fluency in English required (Reading, writing & speaking) (Fluency in additional official language/s advantageous);
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel, Outlook and Word);
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience Engineering Foreman or similar Position with contactable references (experience in a Sawmill/similar environment);
  • Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa advantageous;
  • Membership of the South African Engineering Association advantageous
  • Sound knowledge of and technical aptitude for sawmilling and timber value-adding equipment and machinery;
  • Sound knowledge of relevant safety legislation and systems (Safety & Risk Management Course advantageous);
  • Innovative mindset with a willingness to explore new means to convert equipment to be more efficient and productive at least cost;
  • Strong emphasis on driving a culture of preventative maintenance as opposed to reactive maintenance;
  • Good interpersonal skills (need to liaise with seniors, peers and subordinates);
  • Good People management skills, technical skills, and observational skills;
  • Good team player;
  • Effective communication skills;
  • Experience working in high pressure production environment;
  • A passion to succeed in a challenging environment;
  • Ability to solve problems and deliver solutions;
  • Ability to work independently as a self-starter.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, lead and control all aspects of a maintenance team of 20-30 employees, including Artisans, Semi-skilled employees and artisan assistants;
  • Maintain and improve current maintenance systems (Strong on preventative maintenance) to assure target up-time is achieved;
  • Ability to carry out Planner functions, scheduling of and ensuring that PMs are done correctly, thoroughly and on right schedule;
  • Constantly explore equipment/machines and find ways to improve safety and efficiency;
  • The role is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of plans to manage all Engineering Assets, Resources and Infrastructure – availability of machinery/equipment as well as managing resources and people to assist in achieving planned production targets.
  • Maintain and manage Mechanical Systems and Electrical Reticulation Systems (including company accommodation, solar and hydro);
  • The role oversees the manufacturing, constructing, assembling and fitting of components by his/her technical team for machinery, vehicles, installations and other apparatus or articles and is also responsible to ensure proper maintenance and repair of such equipment (both preventative and reactive maintenance);
  • The Technical manager should direct and coordinate the activities of his/her team, ensure their skills remain up to standard, they have a future skills development plan, they stay motivated, their performances are continuously evaluated (with necessary actions where required) and that his/her team works safely and productively at both the mill and surrounding areas, which includes the company accommodation and other areas of responsibility.

EE/AA Candidates will enjoy preference (African Females and African Males are encouraged to apply), although all applications will be considered.

Applications close: 7 May 2025
(Should you not receive any communication within 14 days after closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful).

Power Station Foreman (A.C. Whitcher)

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Power Station Foreman (A.C. Whitcher)

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

Power station Foreman

We hereby invite suitably qualified persons to apply for this vacancy at A.C. Whitcher, a sawmill situated in Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape.

Job description:
Duties as a Power Station Shiftman include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Ensure that fuel feeding system functions properly;
  • Attending to the conveyors and sawdust bins;
  • Ensure that steam supply is maintained at the correct pressure at all times;
  • Ensure that all mechanical and electrical equipment, turbines and boilers are in good working order and safe to operate;
  • Ensure that proper levels of chemicals are maintained in the boiler and cooling tower dosing units;
  • Ensure proper functioning of boiler and cooling tower dosing systems;
  • Ensure proper supply and treatment of drinking water (mixing of chemicals);
  • Ensure proper functioning of boilers at all times;
  • Ensure proper functioning of the turbines to provide and maintain continuous supply of power;
  • General Management of employees at the power station to ensure compliance with the company standards, rules and policies;
  • Ensure strict compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations;
  • Ensure that all firefighting (including fire pumps) and other safety equipment are in good and proper working order;
  • Attend to basic maintenance and repairs of power station equipment and machinery;
  • Manage waste material; and
  • Ensure proper housekeeping.

In addition to Power Station operations, you will be required to perform maintenance and repairs on machines and equipment.  These duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Installation, maintenance, manufacturing and repair of sawmill and power station equipment, motors, gear boxes, machinery, tools, conveyor systems, control systems, kilns, buildings, vehicles, trailers, pumps, water (reticulation) and sprinkler systems;
  • Setting of frame saws and machines;
  • Replacement of blades;
  • Fit grinding wheels and stones;
  • General welding, cutting and grinding work;
  • Attend to fault finding, maintenance, re-setting and repairs of hydraulic and pneumatic systems;
  • Turning and milling of spare parts;
  • Ensure strict compliance with health and safety standards and requirements in the workplace;
  • General maintenance of firefighting equipment and assist in fire prevention;
  • General maintenance and repairs of company assets, including buildings, houses, vehicles and/or any other property the company is liable to maintain;
  • Attend to or assist in the training of employees.

Minimum requirements:

  • South African citizen.
  • Qualified as a Fitter and Turner, Fitter or Electrician.
  • Practical experience in a sawmill or power station environment will be advantageous.
  • Prepared to work shifts and on weekends, willingness to learn and the ability to work and take rational decisions under pressure.
  • On the job training will be provided to the successful candidate.
  • Remuneration will be based on skills and experience and will include membership to a retirement fund as well as company housing.

Applications close: 22 April 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Silvicultural Junior Forester (Tekwani)

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Silvicultural Junior Forester (Tekwani)

Location: Mpumalanga and South Africa
Sector: Forestry
Contract Type: Permanent

Silvicultural Junior Forester

Normandien Farms (Pty) Ltd, requires the services of an experienced Silvicultural Junior Forester to be based in Piet Retief.

Duties will include

  • Land preparation including burning, manual and mechanical spraying.
  • Pitting, Planting and blanking.
  • Weeding and Spraying operations.
  • Pruning operations.
  • Marking of compartments for thinning’s.
  • Thinning operations.
  • Road and farm/structures maintenance.
  • Vehicle and resource management
  • Open area management
  • Fire protection – Fire break & Tracers burning / Local FPA liaison.
  • Fire standby/duty and fire fighting
  • Basic Forestry administration – (compartment management, fuel/chemical usage records)
  • Annual APO submissions for budgeting
  • Safety management and control
  • Knowledge and Implementation of the BCEA, OHSA.
  • Knowledge and Experience working with contractors/own labour
  • Knowledge and Experience with both hardwoods and softwoods.
  • Basic mechanical knowledge and skills
  • This position will entail the management of people and communities
  • A Competitive Salary offered including housing and vehicle + benefits.
  • Must be able to speak Zulu.
  • Valid Code EB Driver’s License or higher essential
  • A Formal forestry qualification is required

The closing date for applications: Thursday, 17th April 2025.

Sawmill Production Supervisor (Rance Timber)

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Sawmill Production Supervisor (Rance Timber)

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

Sawmill Production Supervisor (Rance Timber)

C.J. Rance (Pty) Ltd, trading as Rance Timber, is based near Stutterheim in the Eastern Cape, and operates two sawmills, namely Kubusi -and Sandile Sawmill.

We are seeking to employ a suitable candidate for the position of Sawmill Production Supervisor reporting to the relevant Department Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be in a possession of a Matric Certificate/Grade 12
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience within a Sawmill environment would be advantageous
  • A relevant tertiary qualification would be an added 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 their duties
  • Must use initiative and be able to find ways to deal with production & staff 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, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity.
  • Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa & English.
  • Medically fit with sober habits.
  • Code EB license.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Supervision & monitoring of staff & production processes within the department.
  • Maintain staff complement by recruiting, selecting and training employees.
  • Ensure that team works within the SHE standards & within Company policies & procedures
  • Interact with maintenance team to support line uptime & availability
  • Ensuring a high-level housekeeping standard in the department
  • Quality control oversight
  • Maintain staff disciplinary procedures & HR interactions

The closing date for applications: Thursday, 17th April 2025.

Fitter – Kubusi Sawmill (Rance Timber)

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Fitter – Kubusi Sawmill (Rance Timber)

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

Fitter – Kubusi Sawmill

The successful incumbent will report to the Maintenance Manager.

 MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Matric / NTC 3.
  • Completed trade test as Fitter (and Turner, would be advantageous) with Red Seal Experience in the servicing and installation of:
    • Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
    • Conveyors;
    • Gear boxes; and
    • Belt and chain drives.
  • Experienced in Sawmill related equipment, would be advantageous:
    • Frame saws, bandsaws and associated equipment;
    • Drum chippers;
    • Debarkers;
    • Planers
    • Finger jointer machine
    • Destacker
    • Boilers
    • Kilns
  • Proven experience as a welder.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Sawmilling experience would be an advantage.
  • Experience in machine setup.
  • Medically fit with sober habits.
  • Code EB license with own transport.
  • Willing to work irregular hours and perform standby duties.
  • Regularly working overtime, especially on weekends.
  • Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read & write).
  • Ability to communicate in Xhosa will be an added advantage.

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Perform cost-effective mechanical maintenance and repairs on all plant and ancillary equipment in the department.
  • Cost-effective installation of new plant and machinery.
  • Recording of all work performed on plant and ancillary equipment on a time sheet and worksheet.
  • Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of all mechanical plant and ancillary equipment on site.
  • Maintain a high level of housekeeping and total compliance with safety standards within his work area.
  • Performing of overtime work and standby duties as and when required.
  • Assisting with on-the-job training of apprentices and semi-skilled artisans working in the engineering division.
  • Requisitioning of spares and materials.
  • Assist in the formulation and implementation of a planned maintenance program.
  • Be able to record faults, add to planned work list and plan execution of work.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 15th April 2025