FORESTRY FOREMAN: WOODLANDS AND INDIGENOUS FOREST MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

A government vacancy exists for a Forestry Foreman: Woodlands and Indigenous Forest Management in the Eastern Cape, referencing BC19/2026 with a salary of R201 093 per annum. Requirements include an ABET (NQF 3) or equivalent qualification, with no prior experience necessary. Duties involve conducting production activities, managing labourers, monitoring plant health, preparing fire breaks, overseeing maintenance, and staff training. Enquiries can be directed to Ms. Nomakhaya Mengqani at 066 328 7869.

Requirements & Qualifications

• An ABET (NQF 3) or equivalent qualification.
• No experience required.
• Willingness to undertake two pre-entry assessments including a practical exercise and integrity assessment.
• Knowledge of propagation methods, record keeping, and supervisory practices.
• Sound organising and planning skills.
• Knowledge of operating a computer.
• Good communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, problem solving and numerical skills.
• Ability to work with difficult people.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans.
• Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet.
• Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases.
• Ensure harvesting activities.
• Prepare fire breaks.
• Oversee the maintenance of the plantation, and woodlots.
• Weed control.
• Watering and fertilising the plants.
• Render general support functions.
• Conduct stocktaking.
• Provide training and development to staff.

Enquiries & Contact