As anForestry Planning Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Gather information through enumeration, field surveys, GPS work and other feedback systems and participate in regional operational projects through providing data and measurement systems.
• Establish and measure permanent sample plots (PSP’s) to determine seasonal and longer term growth patters, as well as for growth and yield planning
• Update maps.
• Develop and execute the enumeration plan. Verify enumeration data through structured field checks to ensure accurate data is capture.
• Monitor and report damage and disease within the Region, adhering to prescribed standards and procedures.
• Report progress monthly on key statistics (areas, species, harvested and planted, damaged areas and TUP areas).
• Compile and manage department budget.
• Ensure that planning data/systems are aligned with other management systems such as Geographic Information System (GIS) and Title Deed System by means of routine update runs and interaction with system owners
• Manage and develop contractors doing enumeration and GPS work.
• Manage, mentor and develop subordinates.
• Manage the training of staff in planning systems such as GIS and Microforest
• Produce annual plan of operations (APO’s) and 5-year Tactical Working Plans, to maintain a balanced fibre supply to the customers using planning software.
• Produce maps as per foresters and management requests using GIS in order to assist in planning and execution of their work.

What we are looking for:

• Degree or Diploma in Forestry or related Science qualification
• 5 years minimum experience in the Forest or related industry with at least 2 years in forestry planning
• Database management experience will be advantageous
• Good working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Strong computer literacy with in depth working knowledge of MS Office
• Basic understanding of forest growth and yield modelling and measurement will be advantageous