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SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)
 
CHAINSAW OPERATOR X 15
Status: Permanent
Location: Bergvliet, Tweefontein, Ngome, Belfast, Berlin, Woodbush, Wilgeboom and Entabeni
Grade: B2
Reporting line: Forester: Harvesting
 
Role Mandate
To operate a chainsaw in clearfell, thinning or silviculture operations and ensure the log quality complies with the required log specification standard.
 
 
Key Accountabilities
 Safely operate a chainsaw to fell, de-branch and cross-cut trees as per Best Operating Procedure (BOP)
 De-branch trees infield and cross-cut tree length at the merchandising area (roadside or landing)
 Open blocked roads, firebreaks and preparation of firewood
 Conduct daily preventative chainsaw maintenance and service
 Ensure set targets by Supervisor/Forester are achieved as per BOP
 Complete chainsaw checklist regularly
 Report fault immediately to Supervisor/Forester
 Perform adhoc duties as and when required
 
Minimum Requirements
 Grade 7
 Chainsaw Operator Certificate
 Basic safety, Environmental Awareness, Fire Suppression will be advantageous
 2 years’ experience as a Chainsaw Operator
 
 
Skills Competencies
 Safety
 Production oriented
 Work procedure
 Decision making
 Ability to work in adverse conditions
 
Behavioural Competencies
 Self-motivated
 Reliable
 Communication skills
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SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.
Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL.
 
By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.
 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: Mr. Obert Mashabane, Human Capital Practitioner, obertrecruitment@safcol.co.za
Tel no: 013 754 2700
 
Closing date: 26 October 2021
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.