Description<\/p>\n
\tWe are hiring!
\n\tWe\u2019re on the lookout for an experienced\u00a0Area Development Manager – Technical\u00a0to promote, co-ordinate and facilitate the identification and development of technological solutions for Harvesting and Silviculture to best optimise the available resources in the KZN Region<\/p>\n
As an\u00a0Area Development Manager – Technical, you will be responsible for:<\/p>\n
\tManage and guide implementation of ISO9001 (Quality Management System), ISO14001 (Environmental Management Standards), Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and OHSAS18001 (Health and Safety Management System) in Development projects to meet compliance standards.
\n\tOversee Fire Risk Management and ensure effective protection of people, plantation & other assets from forest fires through fire contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
\n\tMaintains relationships between neighbours and other companies in the Fire Protection Association to enhance fire protection measures and response capabilities.
\n\tManage corrective actions, to gaps identified in audit findings on all fire reports and fire post mortems and ensure that findings are closed out satisfactorily and timeously.
\n\tSupervise and oversee the formulating of strategies and tactics for effective fire risk management to ensure the effective protection of people, plantation & other assets from forest fires.
\n\tTransfer knowledge of successfully demonstrated practices from other Sappi plantations and outside companies in order to improve operational practices and induce a measure of divisional standardisation (included are Divisional Integrated Management System (DIMS) projects, Best Operating Practices, Systems, Procedures and Technical Projects).\u00a0
\n\tDrive the integration of Harvesting and Silviculture operations by liaising with various stakeholders (Area & Forestry Managers, General Manager, Contractors, etc).
\n\tLiaise and collaborate with various stakeholders to establish and manage ideas for technical innovation.\u00a0 Communicate these ideas to management team and Contractor Leadership Forums.\u00a0 Establish a Technical Review Forum.
\n\tMentor and motivate staff and contractors to apply latest available information and technical knowledge to improve cost effective production.
\n\tObtains, leads and co-ordinates trials and development related tasks with Contractors and various plantations.
\n\tConsult with Forestry Managers and contractors with developing new and improved methods, systems and processes.\u00a0
\n\tDisseminates information on operations to the regions by actively gleaning information from literature surveys, from people sent on overseas visits and from visitors visiting South Africa.
\n\tDevelop and standardise Silviculture and Harvesting equipment as well as the co\u2014ordination and modernisation thereof by liaising with various stakeholders.
\n\tDevelops, implements and maintains a system to identify benchmarking opportunities on a monthly basis.\u00a0 Leads benchmarking project teams to formally benchmark operations and systems and keeps a record thereof.
\n\tInitiates and participates in relevant projects based on regional priorities.\u00a0 Includes integrated management systems and multidisciplinary teams. Participates in and facilitates technical committees.
\n\tLiaison with outside organisations such as The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR), Forestry, chemical suppliers and equipment manufacturers, etc.\u00a0\u00a0 Investigate new technical issues and consult with outside specialists by initiating contact with these authorities and directing partnering relations with them.\u00a0
\n\tLiaises with research for the maintenance of strategic trials and the updating of data by ensuring operational compliance and routine follow-ups.\u00a0
\n\tInitiates the annual review of the productivity standards by eliciting response from operational, research and nursery authorities and forwarding these for consideration to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tContinually review and update Risk Management System procedures and standards and communicate new and revised information to the various stakeholders.
\n\tMaintain a quality measurement and reporting system and communicate these to the various stakeholders.
\n\tEngage with auditors to moderate and ensure divisional conformity to Technical Standards.
\n\tHighlights non-conformances identified during field visits to the Business Manager and management team through a systematic communication structure which includes reports, photographs and samples.
\n\tImplements quality assurance through all stages of operations by frequent visitation and monitoring all quality assurance, cost, delivery, environment, safety and people related aspects. Notes deviations, highlights opportunities for improvement and monitors implementation in the region.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tEnsure that the most effective cost control methods are identified and implemented for all regional operations.
\n\tLead the negotiation of sustainable rates for new contracts and annual rate increases with Contractors and Suppliers.\u00a0 Inform the Business Manager so that various management systems can be updated with the negotiated rates.
\n\tParticipate and give technical input into Three\/Five year tenders and assist in the evaluation of tenders and allocation of contracts.
\n\tCollaborate with the Mpumalanga Business Manager in the budget process to ensure that cost provisions in the budget are aligned with best practices.
\n\tAttend Extension and Research meetings to consult and recommendations from a Technical Forestry Operational perspective
\n\tInforms Research of forestry problems and requirements.\u00a0 Assist stakeholders to work towards solutions to resolve these issues.
\n\tAttend relevant Steering Committee Meetings in a technical capacity and action and report on items raised.
\n\tManage and oversee the recruitment, recognition, performance management, remuneration, development and discipline of the Development team.
\n\tEncourage and create development opportunities using the development plan on the Learning Management System (LMS)
\n\tCoach and mentor the team by creating an environment of collaboration and responsibility.
\n\tSupport and oversee the formulating strategies and tactics for effective fire risk management to ensure the effective protection of people, plantation & other assets from forest fires.<\/p>\n
What are we looking for?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tNational Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture or Horticulture
\n\tBachelors\u2019 Degree in Forestry or related disciplines would be preferred
\n\tAt least 7 years relevant experience<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.sappi.com ) or<\/p>\n
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