Forest Technician (Client Services – South East Region)

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Administrative Responsibilities 

• Provides inputs for the operational plans, budget, and the setting of priorities for the Unit;
• Designs work plan ensuring that labourers/contractors are effectively utilized;
• Supervises the work of casual labourers/contractors and ensures that duties are performed efficiently and effectively; 
• Prepares and submits to the Forester, progress reports in accordance with the agreed work plan; 

Technical/ Professional Responsibilities 

• Participates in the establishment of the Private Forestry Programme activities within the Region; 
• Facilitates the establishment/maintenance of roads and trails within the forest;
• Liaises with the enforcement personnel in the implementation of remedial activities for the protection of the forest; 
• Processes private landowners for the Forest Private Planting Programme;
• Provides technical guidance and support to the Private Tree Growers; 
• Establishes and maintains a current register of Private Planters within the forest region;
• Liaises with nursery personnel and the Private Forestry Manager in the provision of seedlings/planting material to support the Private Planting Programme; 
• Assists with monitoring the implementation of forestry programs to ensure they are in accordance with co-management agreements and MOUs; 
• Provides guidance to customers/clients in the use of forest resources to foster the protection of the forest environment; 
• Assists in executing the approved recreational sites and eco-tourism initiatives;
• Provide technical guidance in the establishment of the urban forestry program and monitor the maintenance of urban forestry sites and arrangements of trees in other applications;
• Provides support to the Rural Sociologist in community engagement activities;
• Participates in the dissemination of technical information and documentation to client groups and stakeholders within the forest region; 
• Participates in the implementation of public relations and public education activities within the forest region to sensitize and educate client groups and stakeholders on forestry operations and programs; 
• Any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time; 

Required Competencies:

The post-holder will be able to demonstrate: 

• An ability to exercise sound judgment 
• An ability to prioritize amongst conflicting demands and make rational decisions based upon a sound understanding of the facts, in a limited time 
• Good knowledge and understanding of corporate functions and their potential strategic contribution 
• Good knowledge of information technology and the scope it offers for supporting management and operations 
• an ability to manage limited resources in order to achieve challenging output targets
• Sound personal and professional integrity 
• Strong customer orientation skills 
• Good leadership skills 
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate Degree /Diploma in Forestry / Agriculture/Natural Sciences/Environmental Management or related area 
• Certificate, Supervisory Management 
• Minimum of 2 years field experience 

OR 

• Any other acceptable combination of academic qualification and related experience 

We thank all persons who express an interest; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.