Forestry Foreman: Greening And Livelihoods

Grade11 (NQF level 3/4) or relevant equivalent qualification.
No experience required.
Knowledge of methods of propagation and plants.
Knowledge of record keeping.
Supervisory skills, Communication skills (written and verbal).
Interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, numerical skills, listening skills, responsible, conscientious, and attentive to details.
Ability to work with difficult people.
Ability to work long hours voluntarily.
Ability to work with limited supervision.

Conduct production activities in line with the operational plans.
Allocate task to labourers as per production sheet.
Ensure that seeds collection and cutting from plants are done.
Check seedlings and plants for pests and diseases.
Marking for the pitting, planting, transplanting and pruning.
Ensure that correct seeds are sworn, name, tag and count all the plants.
Ensure harvesting activities and prepare fire breaks.
Oversee the maintenance of the nursery, plantation and woodlots: control weeds.
Render general support functions: conduct stocktaking, advise and assist the public in the nursery, plantation and woodlots.
Provide training and development to staff.
Provide on the training (e.g. watering plants, pruning, weeding).
Provide coaching to staff.

All applications to be submitted online on the following link:
https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/

Ms LT Lithole at 072 211 7272