ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FOREST MANAGEMENT PLANNING

Job Overview

An Assistant Director: Forest Management Planning position is available in Pretoria. The role requires a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry or a related field, alongside a minimum of three years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include managing the Microforest system, coordinating GIS mapping, conducting biological asset valuations, executing tactical harvesting plans, and performing technical forest audits. Candidates must possess knowledge of the National Forests Act, PFMA, silviculture, and financial management, coupled with computer literacy and a valid driver's license.

Requirements & Qualifications

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Forestry or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Forestry or related field.
• Knowledge of the National Forests Act, 1998 (Act 84 of 1998) (NFA) and the National Veld and Forest Fires Act, 1998 (Act 101 of 1998) (NVFFA).
• Knowledge of other relevant environmental legislations such as NEMBA and NEMA.
• Knowledge of Principle, Criteria, Indicators and Standards (PCIS).
• Knowledge of silviculture and harvesting operation.
• Knowledge in collection of enumeration data, Forestry planning system, forestry management in the forestry finance/economics.
• Knowledge of Modified Cash Standard.
• Good knowledge of governmental administrative procedures (Public Service regulation, Public Service Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations).
• Sound knowledge of policy development, intergovernmental and stakeholder relations.
• Project and programme management and financial management skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and execute under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams with facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driving license and willingness to travel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain forest central master growing stock database using the Microforest system.
• Create, modify and disable user accounts on the Microforest system and monitor user activities.
• Perform quarterly reviews of user accounts and compile and review Audit Trail Reports.
• Compile tactical harvesting plans for all plantations in the region using the Microforest tactical planning system.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate re-mapping of plantations through Geographic Information System (GIS) support services.
• Supply geographic information to management for annual production planning and compile forest growing stock management plans.
• Coordinate and update plantation maps and alpha numeric data, and collect and analyse data from regions.
• Conduct valuation of biological assets, compile working documents, and calculate cost and standing values.
• Prepare biological assets valuation packs for the Office of the Auditor General (AG) and follow up on AG findings.
• Conduct technical forest audits and stock enumerations.
• Schedule and conduct enumeration training for teams, and manage the processing and auditing of enumerations according to policy.

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