SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL

COMMITTEE OFFICER 

Status: Fixed-Term Contract (2 Years) 

Location: Pretoria

Grade: D2 

Reporting Line: Company Secretary 

Role Mandate 

To assist the Company Secretary with overall governance requirements, EXCO and Board Committees, Subsidiary Boards, management committees, company secretariat, procedures, and compliance standards for SAFCOL. 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Provide support to the Company Secretary in ensuring that all EXCO, Board Committee, Subsidiary Board meetings are managed according to the requirements of the Companies Act and industry norms in relation to the following: Provide company secretarial services to the Board in the absence of the Company Secretary 

·       Perform company secretarial, statutory, and administrative functions 

·       Maintenance of statutory records, registers, minute books and related documents 

·       Administration and facilitation of EXCO, Committee meetings and Subsidiary Board meetings 

·       Draft and process resolutions and prepare agendas for Committee meetings 

·       Preparation for internal and external audits 

·       Compile minutes of EXCO, Board Committees, & Subsidiary Board meetings, and ensure that these are stored in accordance with the document management system 

·       Submission of prescribed statutory returns to the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) and compliance with administrative regulations as required by the Companies Act 

·       Manage the electronic information management system 

·       Assist with compliance on the Public Finance Management Act, Companies Act and King IV, and other legislative and regulatory requirements 

·       Formulate annual training and development plans for EXCO, Board Committees and Subsidiary Boards 

·       Advise Management, Board Committees and Subsidiary Boards on sound corporate governance practice 

·       Formulate and implement governance processes and procedures for the proper functioning of EXCO and Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards 

·       Ensure compliance to Corporate Governance and Companies Act regulation by providing support to the Company Secretary 

·       Review the Charters of Subsidiary Boards, EXCO and Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) annually 

·       Develop and monitor annual work plans for EXCO, Board Committees and Subsidiary Board 

·       Ensure inputs are made on Governance matters for the quarterly SAFCOL performance reports 

·       Assist the Company Secretary by contributing to the Strategic Risk Register 

·       Provide input in the development of the Departmental Operational Risk Register 

·       Ensure that corporate governance best practices are implemented throughout SAFCOL 

·       Communicate with line managers and peers - providing information to line managers and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person 

·       Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships - developing constructive and co-operative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time 

·       Provide input in the development of the annual corporate calendar for the years’ meetings 

·       Assist with the management of the scheduling and re-scheduling of meetings where changes on the calendar are required 

·       Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork 

·       Obtain information - observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources 

·       Arrange training courses for directors and assist to coordinate the induction of newly appointed directors 

·       Ensure that EXCO, Board Committee and Subsidiary Boards’ decisions and instructions are clearly communicated to the relevant persons, that decisions/instructions are followed up, and that progress is appropriately communicated 

·       Schedule meetings and provide all necessary secretarial and administrative support for the sitting of all ordinary and special EXCO, Board Committee meetings and Subsidiary Board meetings 

·       Prepare and timeously deliver EXCO, Board Committee and Subsidiary Board packs to members and ensure that meeting packs comply with requirements 

·       Assist in the facilitation of AGM preparations with the shareholder 

Requirements:

·       B. Com Law / B.A Law / LLB / Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) 

·       Professional Membership of Charted Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) – will be an added advantage 

·       Master of Laws (LLM) – will be an added advantage 

·       A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Committee Officer / Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary 

·       In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, PFMA, King IV, Governance processes & practices

·       State Owned Entity/Company experience – will be an added advantage 

·       Valid driver’s license 

Leadership Competencies 

·       Driving Change 

·       Operational Delivery 

·       Self-Awareness

Behavioural Competencies 

·       Attention to Detail 

·       Planning and Organising 

·       Influencing & Communication 

·       Stakeholder Management 

·       Integrity

·       Problem Analysis & Solving 

Technical Competencies 

·       Company Law 

·       Corporate Governance 

·       Reporting

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 role/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 082 079 1092 

Closing Date: 18 November 2026 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

COMMITTEE OFFICER 

Status: Permanent 

Location: Pretoria

Grade: D2 

Reporting Line: Company Secretary 

Role Mandate 

To assist the Company Secretary with overall governance requirements, EXCO and Board Committees, Subsidiary Boards, management committees, company secretariat, procedures, and compliance standards for SAFCOL. 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Provide support to the Company Secretary in ensuring that all EXCO, Board Committee, Subsidiary Board meetings are managed according to the requirements of the Companies Act and industry norms in relation to the following: Provide company secretarial services to the Board in the absence of the Company Secretary 

·       Perform company secretarial, statutory, and administrative functions 

·       Maintenance of statutory records, registers, minute books and related documents 

·       Administration and facilitation of EXCO, Committee meetings and Subsidiary Board meetings 

·       Draft and process resolutions and prepare agendas for Committee meetings 

·       Preparation for internal and external audits 

·       Compile minutes of EXCO, Board Committees, & Subsidiary Board meetings, and ensure that these are stored in accordance with the document management system 

·       Submission of prescribed statutory returns to the Companies and Intellectual Properties Commission (CIPC) and compliance with administrative regulations as required by the Companies Act 

·       Manage the electronic information management system 

·       Assist with compliance on the Public Finance Management Act, Companies Act and King IV, and other legislative and regulatory requirements 

·       Formulate annual training and development plans for EXCO, Board Committees and Subsidiary Boards 

·       Advise Management, Board Committees and Subsidiary Boards on sound corporate governance practice 

·       Formulate and implement governance processes and procedures for the proper functioning of EXCO and Board Committees, and Subsidiary Boards 

·       Ensure compliance to Corporate Governance and Companies Act regulation by providing support to the Company Secretary 

·       Review the Charters of Subsidiary Boards, EXCO and Committee Terms of Reference (ToR) annually 

·       Develop and monitor annual work plans for EXCO, Board Committees and Subsidiary Board 

·       Ensure inputs are made on Governance matters for the quarterly SAFCOL performance reports 

·       Assist the Company Secretary by contributing to the Strategic Risk Register 

·       Provide input in the development of the Departmental Operational Risk Register 

·       Ensure that corporate governance best practices are implemented throughout SAFCOL 

·       Communicate with line managers and peers - providing information to line managers and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person 

·       Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships - developing constructive and co-operative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time 

·       Provide input in the development of the annual corporate calendar for the years’ meetings 

·       Assist with the management of the scheduling and re-scheduling of meetings where changes on the calendar are required 

·       Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork 

·       Obtain information - observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources 

·       Arrange training courses for directors and assist to coordinate the induction of newly appointed directors 

·       Ensure that EXCO, Board Committee and Subsidiary Boards’ decisions and instructions are clearly communicated to the relevant persons, that decisions/instructions are followed up, and that progress is appropriately communicated 

·       Schedule meetings and provide all necessary secretarial and administrative support for the sitting of all ordinary and special EXCO, Board Committee meetings and Subsidiary Board meetings 

·       Prepare and timeously deliver EXCO, Board Committee and Subsidiary Board packs to members and ensure that meeting packs comply with requirements 

·       Assist in the facilitation of AGM preparations with the shareholder 

Requirements:

·       B. Com Law / B.A Law / LLB / Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (CIS) 

·       Professional Membership of Charted Governance Institute of Southern Africa (CGISA) – will be an added advantage 

·       Master of Laws (LLM) – will be an added advantage 

·       A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Committee Officer / Secretary or Assistant Company Secretary 

·       In-depth knowledge of Companies Act, PFMA, King IV, Governance processes & practices

·       State Owned Entity/Company experience – will be an added advantage 

·       Valid driver’s license 

Leadership Competencies 

·       Driving Change 

·       Operational Delivery 

·       Self-Awareness

Behavioural Competencies 

·       Attention to Detail 

·       Planning and Organising 

·       Influencing & Communication 

·       Stakeholder Management 

·       Integrity

·       Problem Analysis & Solving 

Technical Competencies 

·       Company Law 

·       Corporate Governance 

·       Reporting

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 role/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 082 079 1092 

Closing Date: 18 November 2026 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

 FACTOTUM: CIVIL 

Status: Permanent

Location: Ecotourism: Sabie Museum 

Grade: B2 

Reporting line: Ecotourism Officer 

Role Mandate 

To maintain infrastructure and support day-to-day operational logistics at recreational facilities, picnic areas, hiking trails, and hiking huts. 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Perform repairs and maintenance on general infrastructure 

·       Repair and replace water pipes and maintain restrooms and shelter facilities 

·       Repair signage, clear vegetation overgrowth, and maintain hiking trails and walkways 

·       Maintain picnic sites, fire/braai areas, braai stands, and benches 

·       Clean, repair, and prepare hiking huts, ablution blocks, and guest facilities in line with ecotourism standards 

·       Perform other ad hoc duties as required 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 10 

·       Bricklaying / plumbing / welding / painting / carpentry 

·       2 years of experience as a factotum or handyman 

·       Valid driver’s license 

·       General knowledge of working in forestry, conservation, or tourism environments will be an added advantage 

Behavioural Competencies 

·       Self-motivated

·       Reliable

·       Independent

Skills Competencies 

·       Literacy

·       Numeracy

·       Decision-making

·       Ability to work in adverse conditions 

SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with a focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

Employment equity will be taken into consideration for all appointments within SAFCOL. 

Interested, suitably qualified individuals should submit a concise CV and copies of relevant qualifications by email, in confidence, to: 

Ms. Bongiwe Nkosi, Human Capital Intern bongiwe@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

Closing date: 17 November 2026 

If you have not received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

FORESTER: HARVESTING 

Status: Permanent

Location: Tweefontein Plantation 

Grade: C3 

Reporting line: Plantation Manager 

Role Mandate 

To plan, coordinate, and control all plantation harvesting, thinning, and clear-fell operations. 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Monitor the transport of timber, ensuring timely collection and delivery 

·       Ensure Operating Harvesting Plan (OHP) is available for each active harvesting compartment 

·       Monitor production and Micro-forest reports on a daily basis 

·       Ensure compliance with internal audit requirements related to harvesting operations 

·       Ensure the Planning Section completes compartment enumeration prior to the commencement of harvesting operations. 

·       Complete volume reconciliations per compartment and submit to the Planning Department 

·       Report completed activities on Micro forest and review log quality audits on a daily basis 

·       Complete management checklists for all operations on a weekly basis 

·       Ensure supervisors complete Best Operating Practices (BOP) quality checklists daily for their respective operations 

·       Conduct regular toolbox talks and monitor compliance with forestry best practices 

·       Ensure post-harvesting audits are conducted with the Senior Forester/Plantation Manager immediately upon compartment completion 

·       Follow up on all customer complaints promptly 

·       Control contractor daily operations, ensuring adherence to production, quality, and safety standards 

·       Ensure compliance with Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards; report all incidents onto the data management system (DMS) 

·       Mark trees for thinning, ensure alignment with the thinning regime, and verify thinning controls are in place before operations commence 

·       Perform weekly checklists and post-harvesting audits on completion of operations 

·       Report volume variances greater than 10% to the Plantation Manager and Planning Manager 

·       Sign Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) to confirm work completion and quality standards

·       Ensure no damage occurs to remaining stands during operations 

·       Control plantation road team operations and perform road condition assessments as part of post-harvest monitoring 

·       Monitor maintenance schedules for vehicles and equipment to ensure timely servicing, licensing, and compliance without penalties 

·       Identify and address training needs for subordinates 

·       Complete field checklists and perform in-field quality checks for all operations as per BOPs 

·       Enforce safety standards in all aspects of work and control environmental management in the field according to the Environmental Management System (EMS) 

·       Manage staff performance and productivity 

·       Monitor and control training programs to ensure compliance with safety standards; maintain and update all safety registers 

·       Supervise safety committee inspections, meetings, and reporting activities 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 12 

·       National Diploma in Forestry (NQF level 6) 

·       B-Tech or BSc Degree in Forestry (NQF level 7) will be added advantage 

·       2 Years’ experience as a Field Forester or similar level 

·       Previous experience in harvesting operations will be an added advantage 

·       Valid driver’s license 

Leadership Competencies 

·       Driving change 

·       Operational delivery 

·       Self-awareness

·       Business acumen 

·       People management 

Behavioural Competencies 

·       Planning and organizing 

·       Attention to detail 

·       Stress tolerance 

·       Team player 

·       Stakeholder management 

Technical Competencies 

·       Silviculture practices 

·       Safety management 

·       Incident investigation 

·       Quality management 

·       Weed 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. 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: 

Mr Douglas Malope, Human Capital Practitioner, Douglasrecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

Closing date: 17 November 2026 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

DRIVER OPERATOR 

Status: Permanent

Location: Road Team North 

Grade: B3 

Reporting line: Road Technician 

Role Mandate 

To operate tipper truck, backhoe loader, vibrator roller and other allocated vehicles/machines in a safe, productive and cost-effective manner. 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Drive a tipper and water truck to disperse water on forest roads 

·       Collect road maintenance material from a source and transport material to work area 

·       Ensure machines and trucks are serviced according service intervals and company standards 

·       Adhere to health and safety standards at all times 

·       Conduct daily preventative maintenance in line with best operating practice (BOPs) 

·       Ensure daily production equipment card is completed, identified faults are recorded and reported 

·       Lead roads team 

·       Keep vehicle clean according to best operating practices (POBs) 

·       Keep logbook up to date 

·       Perform ad hoc duties as and when required 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 10 

·       Valid driver’s license code EC with PDP 

·       3 Years’ experience in similar environment 

·       Backhoe loader/ vibrator roller 

·       Mechanical background will be advantageous 

Behavioural Competencies 

·       Efficiency

·       Self-motivated

·       Diligent

·       Reliability

Skills Competencies 

·       Basic safety 

·       Communication

·       Literacy

·       Accountability

·       Production orientated 

·       Decision making 

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: 

Mr Obert Mashabane, Human Capital Practitioner, Douglasrecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

Closing date: 16 November 2026 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.