Sector: Sawmilling

Supervisor – Green chain (MTO)

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Supervisor – Green chain (MTO)

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

2x Supervisor – Green chain

MTO Forestry South requires at our George Sawmill Manufacturing Plant the services of the following:

Position: 2 X Supervisor – Green chain
Job Grading: B4
Job Type: Permanent
Location City / Town: George Sawmill, George, Western Cape

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

A Green chain Supervisor needs to be systems orientated/ impeccable attendance/ self-motivated/ good performer with long term goals of growth within the organization. This person plays a key part in the management of Safety program, employees, assists, quality control and to ensure the high standards of the products are maintained. Notwithstanding the fact that a person needs to explore ways of improving the standards of the products and production targets. Will be responsible for overseeing the Green chain area (stacking and pulling) of boards in different dimensions and length, production flow with minimum downtime.

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Wood Technology Diploma or relevant qualification and experience
  • Previous Sawmilling experience (2-5 years)
  • Wetmill and Green chain experience (2-3 years)
  • Must be able to lead and manage a team of ± 50 employees.
  • Must be able to work with limited Supervision.
  • Must be able to work overtime
  • Must be medically fit – able to pass occupational medical test.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel)
  • Traverse training and experience

Additional Requirements

  • Administrative skills
  • Human Resource experience incl industrial relations.
  • Supervisory /leadership skills.
  • Basic Budget and financial knowledge
  • Skills Development
  • Health & Safety Management (OHSA & HIRA).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Business Central advantageous
  • Driver’s License
  • Telle logger and tractor competency – License

Duties and responsibilities

  •  Daily machine inspections
  • Achieve daily Green chain production targets
  • Ensure all stacks comply with SABS grading requirements and are neatly stacked with stickers 300mm apart.
  • Ensure that stackers guides are removed before pulling out the stacks.
  • Responsible, record keeping of safety audit/inspections and reach a DIFR below 1%.
  • Maintain and improve production throughput and quality standards.
  • Ensure all employees are competent on respective machinery.
  • Report any deviations or breakdowns timeously to the foreman/manager and assist in taking active measures to minimise future incidents.
  • Formulate, issue and follow up of job cards.
  • Maintain and improve recovery targets.
  • Ensure compliance in OSHACT (monthly tasks, Training, SWP, Job observations and BOP training)
  • Ensure housekeeping within your area is up to standard and that all machinery have been greased, oiled and cleaned after every shift.
  • Implement and uphold all company policy (Disciplinary, Leave, Smoking Cell phone, etc).
  • Preparation and implementation of employee’s development and succession planning.
  • Responsible for time keeping and attendance.

Housing : No Housing
Transport : No Transport

Closing date for applications: 24 January2025
Filling of this position will be done in terms of the requirements of the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plans. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 working days of the closing date, please be advised that your application was unsuccessful

Operations Manager (JGD Pallets/Sawmill)

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Operations Manager (JGD Pallets/Sawmill)

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

Operations Manager

DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of routine Operational related tasks in support of the JGD Pallets & Box Manufacturers and JGD Sawmill group to provide accurate data entry support; and to provide information and assistance to supporting departments with regards to the daily operational requirements of the plant as well as direct reporting to the Director

CHARACTERISTICS

The daily reporting and operational duties that determines the effective and conducive running of the JGD Pallets & Box Manufacturers and JGD Sawmill on a daily basis.

SUPERVISION

To perform work duties with supervision and document, follow-up, report and communicate, information effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

JGD Sawmill:

  • Overseeing of JGD Pallets timber requirements on a daily basis.
  • Daily timber cutting pattern.
  • Daily log stock.
  • Review and assess daily output target.
  • Production stats and closing stock
  • Daily maintenance report evaluation
  • Maintenance forms are documented and assessed when completed.
  • Outsource service providers.
  • Outsource parts when required.
  • Liaise with service providers with regards to machine repairs, service etc
  • Overtime authorisation for sawmill employees when required.
  • Staff queries reported and addressed.
  • Communicate labour issues with HR department
  • Blades, belts and spares inventory recon
  • Blades sent & received from sharpening.
  • Ensure weekly stock take is conducted, assessed and reported.

JGD Pallets:

  • Daily timber requirements to be communicated to the mill
  • Daily timber stock count and verification at JGD Pallets
  • Daily timber allocation for orders put into production
  • Staff allocation
  • Daily Production Planning
  • Continuous Quality Control and checks
  • Production done as per Specification
  • Job cards for work put into production are signed off when put into production
  • Any deviations in product specs are recorded and authorisation given before commencement of production.
  • Pallets are despatched as per delivery requirement
  • Daily Pallets & Tops opening and closing stocks
  • Machine and Vehicle maintenance reports and assigning relevant service provider when/if required.
  • Daily reports at the end of work shift.

OTHER FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES

  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
  • Reporting on a continuous basis.
  • Operation of Hyster when required.

DAILY REPORT COMPLETION

  • Daily production
  • Cutting qc and A frame
  • Opening and closing stock
  • Maintenance
  • Consumable’s stock
  • Timber stock and requisites
  • Goods Receiving
  • Dispatch summary
  • Managers daily update
  • Staff allocation
  • Production and despatch forward plan

The closing date for applications: 13th February 2025.

Dry Mill Foreman (WRSM)

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Dry Mill Foreman (WRSM)

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

Dry Mill Foreman

Suitable external candidates are invited to apply for the position of Dry Mill Foreman at White River Saw Mills – Densa Mill

(Please note this foreman position is a SAWMILLING SPECIFIC junior position at supervisory level, and is NOT aimed at candidates who are artisans / engineering foremen / mining foremen)

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:

  • Proof of grade 12 school- and other qualification/s required
  • Supervisor’s certificate/Saw milling certificate/similar qualification/s e.g. Diploma in Wood Technology and/or relevant “on-the-job” training beneficial (NQF Level 3 and above)
  • Proven saw milling experience in the Dry Mill (especially at Finger-Joint) with references essential (minimum 3 years’ experience and 2 years’ supervisory experience)
  • Fluent in English as official business language (additional languages advantageous)
  • Knowledge of OHS Act.

Job Description, Duties. and Requirements:

  • Good knowledge of SANS Standards (10096  and Structural Board Grading (Finger-Joint Grading)) advantageous (proven training beneficial)
  • Experience in ensuring quality control measures are met and managed, preparation and passing of external quality control audits
  • Control quality and productivity throughout inspection process
  • Good knowledge of sample taking principles
  • Grading as well as planer and finger-jointing exposure advantageous
  • Good knowledge of finger-joint production processes advantageous
  • Understanding and knowledge of machine set-up and principles of operating automatic machines
  • Good communication and interpretative skills
  • Self-motivated, hardworking individual that can work in a team
  • Ability to analyze, plan, schedule and troubleshoot
  • Enthusiastic, positive attitude
  • Must be prepared to work shifts and/or overtime
  • Responsible to manage the team’s activities and staff requirements
  • Monitoring status of equipment and consumables in the section
  • Upholding safety standards and good housekeeping practices
  • Junior management of the team, including planning and allocating duties to different employees as well as discipline and development of employees.

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

Applications close: 6 February 2025

(should you not receive any communication within 14 days after closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful).

Fitter (WRSM)

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Fitter (WRSM)

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

Fitter

Suitable External Candidates are invited to apply for the position of Fitter at White River Saw Mills

Minimum Qualifications and Experience required:

  • Proven Grade 12 School Qualification or equivalent
  • Section 13 Trade Certificate (Completion of N3/N4 minimum)\
  • At least 5 years’ proven saw-mill experience (with contactable references)
  • Sawmilling Experience (including Wet Mill, Dry Mill, Kilns&Boilers and all sections’ related equipment)
  • Good employment history (Contactable references essential – reference checks will be done).
  • Fluent in English as official business language (read, write, speak) (additional languages advantageous).

Job Description, Duties and Requirements:

  • Knowledge of sawmilling equipment
  • Strong on preventative maintenance
  • Experience on identification and sourcing of spares
  • Welding and machining skills required (including working on lathe and milling machines, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic experience)
  • Taking accurate measurements of metal components, ensuring a proper fit
  • Lubricating, measuring, tapping, drilling and polishing components to prepare them for assembly
  • Cutting, bending and affixing equipment such as hydraulic pipelines and welding metal components together as required
  • Proposing procurement of spares for scheduled and corrective maintenance
  • Proposing modifications to schedules for more effective care of assets
  • Attending to breakdowns as requested by relevant staff members as per procedure
  • Inspecting damaged component parts, identifying the deficient components and reassembling it to good working order where possible
  • Completing & handing in job cards subsequently to completing tasks & Ensuring Planned Maintenance sheets are completed
  • Adhering to all safety rules and regulations
  • Reporting any deviation from standard safety practice immediately
  • Proposing changes to achieve greater safety and/or productivity of the operation and maintenance functions
  • Maintaining good housekeeping by keeping work area clean and organised
  • Self-starter with Good problem-solving skills / Fault finding ability
  • Ability to function as part of the Team / Team-player and the ability to successfully manage all facets of the team reporting to him/her
  • Medically fit for the position
  • Proven experience in high pressure, production environment/s
  • Required to work shifts and overtime from time to time (including occasional call-outs and regular stand-by duties)
  • Partake in weekly emergency and/or mechanical standby
  • Required to work in December during Annual Shutdown.

Additional Information:

  • Market-related Salary
  • Pension and Medical Benefits
  • Company Accommodation.

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

Applications close: 06 February 2025

(should you not receive any communication within 14 days after closing date, please accept your application as unsuccessful)

Logistics Manager (JJT Timber)

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Logistics Manager (JJT Timber)

Location: Mpumalanga and South Africa
Sector: Forestry, General, and Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Logistics Manager

Company Overview: Manage large fleet of short and long haul rigs

Reporting to: COO of Ernst Group

Job summary:

  • Planning and control of loads.
  • Manage fleet to optimise utilisation
  • Liaision with role players in logistics chain
  • Forestry product transport experience is required

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Achieve optimal load and trip utilisation
  • Control costs and report preparation
  • Manage drivers

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Experience of at least 3 years required
  • Computer literate
  • Drivers license heavy vehicle
  • Transport and logistics applicable qualifications will be beneficial

Salary and Benefits: Market related with benefits

Closing date for applications: 30 January 2025

Wetmill Manager (Busby Sawmills)

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Wetmill Manager (Busby Sawmills)

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

Wetmill Manager

Reporting to: Sawmill Manager

Job Summary:
Responsible to manage wetmill, with stacking operations included.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • In charge of labour intensive operation
  • Achieve daily targets
  • Maintain quality to set standards

Qualifications and Requirements:
Sawmilling , particular Wetmill experience of at least 3 years

Salary and Benefits:
Market related salary and benefits

Closing date for applications: 30 January 2025

Millwright / Fitter and Turner (A.C. Whitcher)

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Millwright / Fitter and Turner (A.C. Whitcher)

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

Millwright / Fitter and Turner

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

Job description:

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; 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.

Additional duties for the Millwright: Electrical installation, fault finding, maintenance and repairs; PLC programming and fault finding (experience on Panasonic and Siemens S7-200, 300 and 1200 will be advantageous); Automated switchgear (sensor) installations; Programming of V.S.D’s and AC servo drives and process controllers.

Minimum requirements:

  • South African citizen.
  • Qualified as a Millwright or Fitter and Turner.
  • Practical experience in a sawmill environment will be advantageous.
  • Prepared to work shifts, 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: 17 January 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Diesel Mechanic (Diggersrest Timber Company)

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Diesel Mechanic (Diggersrest Timber Company)

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

Diesel Mechanic

Diggersrest Timber Company is seeking a skilled and experienced Diesel Mechanic to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance department, you will be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles and equipment used in our timber operations. This role is crucial in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our machinery, which is vital to our logging and transportation processes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs on diesel engines, heavy trucks, loaders, skidders, and other forestry equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to determine necessary repairs.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance inspections to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work performed.
  • Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure timely and efficient operations.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies during all work activities.
  • Maintain an organised, clean, and safe work environment in the shop and on the field.
  • Respond to emergency repair needs in a timely manner, sometimes outside regular working hours.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Relevant trade qualification or certification in Diesel Mechanics.
  • Proven experience as a Diesel Mechanic, preferably in the timber or forestry industry.
  • Extensive knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and related components.
  • Ability to use diagnostic tools and equipment to identify issues.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in machinery maintenance.

Remuneration: Highly competitive and negotiable dependent on expertise and experience.

Applications close: Open ended – Until position is filled.