SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL) VACANCIES

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GENERAL CLERK X3
Status: Permanent
Location: Brooklands/ Berlin/ Roburnia Plantations
Grade: B4
Reporting line: Plantation Manager
 
Role Mandate
To provide human capital, procurement and finance administration support to the plantation/business unit.
 
Key Accountabilities
 Capture Production Control Sheets (PCS) for all production employees
 Ensure all documents related to appointments (on-boarding), terminations, etc. are submitted to Shared Service timeously for processing
 Ensure employee personal files are created, updated and kept safe
 Record injury on duty (IOD) information on employee personal files
 Process monetary assistance requests
 Submit monthly leave summary to Shared Services
 Process standby and overtime allowances for employees
 Coordinate training requests, schedules, training administration for submission
 Compile monthly disciplinary statistics and submit to IR office
 Receive garnishee orders and submit to Shared Services for further processing
 Provide files and coordinate annual medical screening on site
 Manage Driver Operator license, PrDP and SAFCOL competency and ensure renewal
 Reconcile fuel reports on monthly basis
 Update housing register and village registers on monthly basis
 Download data loggers on daily basis, issue log tags and tally sheet
 Order log tags for client deliveries and update data logger information on weekly basis
 Perform daily processing of PSION files and tally sheets
 Report daily volumes and send timber sales reports to clients
 Perform month-end reconciliation on volumes and deliveries
 Control issuing of PSION device, battery replacements tally sheets and log tags
 Confirm APO compartments and clients’ specifications with Forester
 Process all internal payments on a monthly basis
 Reconcile payments and submit for approval
 Prepare cheque requisitions for contractor payments
 Process monthly invoices, distribute for payment and follow-up on all outstanding payments
 Ensure all private tenants have completed and signed the required contracts
 Administer petty cash and reconcile every month-end
 Collect revenue from customers and ensure safekeeping
 Perform banking of all monies received
 Ensure safekeeping of receipt books for audit purposes
 Process fuel received and issued on PSM and reconcile fuel reports monthly
 Process all log sheets on JDE system, balance vehicle log sheets and report on PSM
 Capture all hectare’s production into PSM and balance volumes on log prog system
 Capture contractor work on PSM system and print reports on actual work done by contractors
 Provide monthly planning report from PSM system
 Provide timesheet and man-days report on monthly basis
 
Minimum Requirements
 Grade 12
 Certificate in Human Resource Management/ Financial/ Office Administration (NQF level 5)
 National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Financial/ Office Administration (NQF Level 6) will be added advantage
 1 – 2 years’ experience in Human Resource/Financial/Procurement or General Administration
 
Behavioural Competencies
 Attention to Detail
 Confidentiality
 Deadline Driven
 Communication
 
Technical Competencies
 Process flow management
 Quality management
 Computer literacy
 
 
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 2700/2872
 
Closing date: 23 April 2022
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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SUPERVISOR: SILVICULTURE
Status: Permanent
Location: Berlin Plantation
Grade: B4
Reporting line: Forester: Silviculture
 
Role Mandate
To be the first line supervisor to ensure that the team achieve its production targets in line with the Silviculture Best Operating Practices (BOP) standards.
 
Key Accountabilities
 Execute Silviculture plan, organise and set out daily task within an operation
 Control operations using Silviculture BOP
 Ensure adherence to productivity standards
 Prepare fire belts, burning of slash and fire fighting
 Perform standby duties
 Motivate and support the team to achieve set targets
 Take corrective actions including disciplinary actions if there are deviations
 Complete Production Control Sheet (PCS) and other related administration functions timeously
 Transport team members to and from relevant operations and any other driving related activities
 Ensure correct utilisation of tools, equipment, fuel and other resources utilised by team members
 Report any fault-finding on vehicles and equipment
 Ensure that the team adhere to all SHEQ regulations at all times
 Ensure compliance of NOSA standards, FCS requirements and company policies within the team
 Conduct job observation checklist on monthly basis
 Conduct daily risk assessment and toolbox talk
 Report any incident occurred infield
 Provide relevant information during incident investigation
 Perform any other silviculture related activity as instructed by the Forester
 
Minimum Requirements
 Grade 10
 Code C1 or higher driver's license with PDP
 Supervisor certificate/ Winning Supervisor/National Certificate in forest
 2-3 Years’ experience as a Supervisor in silviculture operations.
 Basic safety, Environmental Awareness, Fire Suppression, SHE rep and First certificates will be advantageous
 
Skills Competencies
 Production oriented
 Ability to work outdoor and on steep terrain
 Communication skills
 Team leader
 Decision making
 Ability to work in adverse conditions
 Communication
 Conflict Management
 
Behavioural Competencies
 Self-motivated
 Reliable
 Safety conscious
 Team player
 Operational delivery
 Time management
 
 
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 2700/2872
 
Closing date: 23 April 2022
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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SENIOR SUPERVISOR: HARVESTING
Status: Permanent
Location: Brooklands Plantations
Grade: B5
Reporting line: Forester: Harvesting
 
Role Mandate
To be the first line supervisor to ensure that the team achieve its production targets within the Best Operating Practices (BOP) standards.
 
Key Accountabilities
 Plan, organize and set out the daily task within an operation
 Control operations using harvesting BOP standards
 Ensure adherence to productivity standards
 Complete and submit accurate daily production sheets and other related administration functions timeously
 Ensure minimal log rejects for optimal utilisation of the timber
 Ensure adequate stacking and separation of client stacks
 Prepare fire belts, burning and firefighting when required
 Motivate and support the team to achieve set targets
 Take corrective actions including disciplinary actions if there are deviations
 Complete Production Control Sheet (PCS)and other related administration functions timeously
 Transport team members to and from relevant operations and any other driving related activities
 Ensure correct utilisation of tools, equipment, fuel and other resources utilised by team members
 Ensure daily and weekly greasing of machines occurs
 Report any fault-finding on machinery and equipment
 Ensure enforcement of safety, conduct daily Risk assessment and toolbox talk.
 Ensure all incidents are reported to management.
 
Minimum Requirements
 Grade 12
 Code C1 or higher driver's license with PDP
 Supervisor certificate/ Winning Supervisor/National Certificate in forest
 2-3 Years’ experience as a Supervisor in harvesting operations.
 Basic safety, Environmental Awareness, Fire Suppression, SHE rep and First certificates will be advantageous
 
Skills Competencies
 Production oriented
 Ability to work outdoor and on steep terrain
 Communication skills
 Team leader
 Decision making
 Ability to work in adverse conditions
 
Behavioural Competencies
 Self-motivated
 Reliable
 Safety conscious
 Team player
 Ability to work under pressure
 
 
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 2872
 
Closing date: 23 April 2022
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Status: Permanent
Location: Nelspruit Office
Grade: B4
Reporting Line: Payroll Manager
 
Role Mandate
To perform payroll administration and capture payroll data, ensure data accuracy, processing the net salaries (ACB), processing payslips, and issuing IRP5’s.
 
Key Accountabilities
• Process applicable payroll payments in financial system
• Receive and sign-off payroll input data and process onto payroll system
• Pull applicable system reports to verify input data
• Update all leave data onto the payroll system
• Register new employees for tax numbers with SARS
• Calculate net salaries and retirement funds and submit to Treasury for projection purposes
• Check and adjust retirement annuities and pensions
• Conduct a staff complement reconciliation to ensure payroll legitimacy
• Update all leave data onto the payroll system
• Calculate net salaries and third-party payments and submit to Treasury for projection purposes
• File all payroll input documents
• Check payroll input onto system
• Check and verify duplicated ID’s and bank accounts
• Check negative salaries
• Perform general salary calculations in your applicable zone
• Close of period to prevent further entries
• Perform net salary run (ACB) for all employees
• Process payroll journals using financial system
• Prepare third party payments and process onto financial system (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
• Prepare approvals and releases for third party payments
• Conduct payroll system recon with the financial system.
• Prepare the necessary documents required by the statutory returns
• Address any queries that may arise from this process
• Address payroll queries as and when they arise
• Consult with external parties where applicable and obtain necessary input
• Follow up and ensures all stakeholders receive timeous and accurate feedback
• Acknowledge and respond to all payroll related queries
 
Minimum Requirements
• Grade 12
• Payroll System Certification
• 3-year Diploma in Finance - will be an added advantage
• 1 – 3 year’s Payroll Administration experience
• Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage
 
Leadership Competencies
• Business Acumen
• Operational Delivery
• Self-Awareness
 
Behavioural Competencies
• Analytical & Problem Solving
• Interpersonal
• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Prioritisation
 
Technical Competencies
• Payroll Administration
• Financial Spreadsheets (Excel)
• Financial Policies & Procedures
• Reconciliations
• Statutory Calculations & Payroll Concepts
• Administration
• Computer Skills
 
 
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 with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 012 436 6378/082 079 1092
 
Closing date: 19 April 2022
 
Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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