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SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)
 
DRIVER OPERATOR: SENIOR – FORWARDER X6
Due date for Applications: 09/04/2021

JOB DESCRIPTION
Status: Fixed Term Contract (9 months)
Location: Mechanised Harvesting
Grade: B4
Reporting line: Forester: Mechanised
 
Role Mandate
Operating a Forwarder on a shift base in a high production harvesting (clear-fell/thinning) operation as part of the KLF Mechanised Harvesting operations at different Plantations.
 
 
Key Accountabilities
  • Executing work according to the operational harvesting plan on a shift base
  • Achieve required shift production targets as set per compartment
  • Ensure operational quality is maintained for the forwarder-timber quality and product presentation
  • Comply with all set standards
  • Comply with the applicable Best Operating Practice (BOP), harvesting and other forest management procedures
  • Ensure that the Daily Production Asset Card (DPAC) is completed per shift and all non-conformances reported
  • Daily preventative maintenance to be done according to required standards and recorded on checklist
  • Able to operate the machines in such a way that, operational costs are minimized
  • Weekly services to be done accordingly to required standards
  • Assist with planned scheduled maintenance
  • Calibration of harvester head to be done as part of shift to ensure compliance of required products
  • Repair minor breakdowns
  • Comply with all safety requirements as per BOP work instructions
 
 
Minimum Requirements
  • Grade 8
  • Mechanise training on a forwarder – supply certificate for training or latest forwarder driver operator refresher certificate
  • Mechanical knowledge can be advantageous
  • Be physically fit
 
Behavioural Competencies                                                                                             
Ability to work in an adverse condition
Self-motivated
Reliable
Independent
Decision making
 
Skills Competencies
Computer Literacy
Numeracy
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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.
 
Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: 
Ms. Magdeline Selopyane, Human Capital Practitioner, magdaline@safcol.co.za  Tel no: 013 754 2700
 
Closing date: 09 April 2021
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.