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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 July 2025. 

Managing Forester (HOD) (Diggersrest)

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Managing Forester (HOD) (Diggersrest)

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

Managing Forester (HOD)

Diggersrest Timber Company situated in Tzaneen, Limpopo, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Forester to Head the Department (HOD) and oversee all aspects of our forestry management and timber plantations. The Head Forester will play a critical role in ensuring sustainable forest practices, maximizing timber yield, and managing a team of foresters and contractors. This role requires someone with strong leadership, technical expertise in forestry (especially in eucalyptus) and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Key Functions as Managing Forester:

Forest Management

  • Develop and implement sustainable forest management plans.
  • Oversee operations including planting, thinning, pruning, harvesting, and regeneration.
  • Monitor forest health, including pest and disease control, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Optimize forest growth and yield while maintaining biodiversity and ecological integrity.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of foresters, technicians, and forestry workers.
  • Coordinate training and development programs for the forestry team to enhance operational efficiency.

Operational Planning & Logistics

  • Plan and manage timber harvesting schedules with a focus on environmental impact minimization.
  • Oversee logistics related to timber extraction, transportation, and delivery.
  • Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.

Sustainability & Compliance

  • Ensure all forestry activities comply with local, national, and international environmental and safety standards.
  • Implement and monitor sustainable forestry practices.
  • Maintain certifications such as FSC and PEFC, ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Budgeting & Resource Management

  • Develop and manage the annual forestry budget, ensuring cost-effective operations.
  • Monitor and report on financial performance, ensuring profitability without compromising sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, government agencies, environmental  organizations, and customers.
  • Ensure Diggersrest has a positive social and environmental impact in the region.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Forestry (or equivalent qualification).
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in forestry management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Fire protection experience with a minimum Fire Boss Level 2 qualification.
  • In-depth knowledge of forest planning, silviculture, and timber harvesting practices.
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and mentoring abilities.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Sound understanding of environmental legislation and forest certification systems (FSC, PEFC).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
  • High proficiency in Microforest.
  • Knowledge of GIS mapping.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must be in excellent health and physically fit to work in a demanding environment.

Remuneration

A highly competitive and negotiable salary package will be offered, based on qualifications and experience.

Applications close: 30 July 2025

Please note: All submitted information will be treated confidentially, and by submitting your CV, you consent to its processing for recruitment purposes.

Maintenance Fitter (LAWA Estates Sawmill)

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Maintenance Fitter (LAWA Estates Sawmill)

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

Maintenance Fitter

Location: Lothair, South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Introduction

  • A long-established company in the Sawmill Industry has a vacancy for a Maintenance Fitter.
  • The ideal candidate will have had several years of experience as Fitter and that is on the lookout for a long-term employment opportunity.
  • Although not mandatory any knowledge of electrical and PLC’s will be hugely beneficial

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To do maintenance and breakdown repairs on all mechanical Equipment.
  • To perform inline inspections and maintenance.
  • To perform plant shutdown work.
  • To perform upgrading of equipment and maintaining machinery.
  • Repair broken or defective machine parts, using welding and brazing tools.
  • Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on all machines by daily inspection of equipment and structures to identify errors and defects on same and correct them.
  • Ordering and maintaining critical parts inventory and supplies for facility and manufacturing equipment, by using a stores requisition with sequential job card numbers.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work over weekends and after hours when the mill is off.

Minimum Requirements

  • Red seal qualification as Fitter
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Fitter or equivalent experience in the sawmilling industry
  • Any knowledge of electrical and PLC’s will be hugely beneficial
  • Own transport and drivers licence essential. Must be willing to travel or live in accommodation onsite
  • Candidates with Zulu/Swazi language proficiency will be preferred

Package and Remuneration

  • Market related, negotiable.

Interested?

  • Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide an application status update to each applicant individually. If you haven’t heard from us in 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, but we encourage you to apply again if you see another relevant opening that you might see yourself a good fit for.

Applications close: 25 July 2025
If you do not receive any correspondence, please consider your application unsuccessful

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Junior Financial Manager (Vuka Timbers)

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Junior Financial Manager (Vuka Timbers)

Location: KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa
Sector: General and Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Junior Financial Manager

Company Overview:
Vuka Timbers are a key player in the South African as well as African treated pole markets. We have 3 treatments plants in Mpumalanga, KZN and the Eastern Cape and manufacture both CCA and Creosote pressure treated poles for use in telecommunications, Electrification and Agricultural markets

Who will the candidate be reporting to?:

  • Reporting to Financial Manager and from time to time to CFO

Job summary:

  • Management of stock systems and controls, reconciliations on accounts, assets and assistance with 3rd party audits

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring effective management of stock and stock systems over all the sites
  • Reconciliations on debtors and creditors
  • Cashbook
  • Fixed asset registers and insurance

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Accounting or related qualification (completed or working to completion)
  • Completed articles or proven record of financial experience
  • High proficiency level in MS Office suite especially in Excel
  • Fluent conversant in English and Afrikaans
  • Attention to details
  • Working knowledge of Sage evolution or Sage pastel would be advantageous

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary is negotiable according to experience and will be market related.

Applications close: 21 July 2025

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