2012 : January
Disease Warning - Puccinia psidii
31 January, 2012
Foresters in South Africa have been made conscious about Eucalyptus rust since the 1990's, and the pathogenPuccinia psidii has been feared in Australia ever since it first started causing disease on Eucalyptus in South America in the 1970's. This concern for Australia became a reality early in 2010 when P. psidii was detected in the state of New South Wales.
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Protected Tree Species 2011
26 January, 2012
Notice of the list of protected tree species under the National Forests Act, 1998 (ACT NO 84 of 1998) read more Invitation to Attend FSA's Annual 2012 Regional Meetings
25 January, 2012
Each year in January / February FSA holds a series of "Regional Meetings" in the various forestry regions of the country to which corporate, medium and small timber growers are invited read more Request to Place Top SAASVELD Student During Practical Year
24 January, 2012
One of NMMU's top students, Ms. Mbali Luthuli, is seeking an urgent experimental training position from 1 April 2012. read more Invitation to a SASCP Sirex Awareness Field Day - Limpopo Region
24 January, 2012
The South African Sirex Control Programme will be holding a Sirex Awareness Field Day in the Limpopo region Wednesday 7th March, at the KLF's Hanglip Conference Centre. read more New Minimum Wages for Forestry Workers and Agricultural Workers
20 January, 2012
31 January, 2012
26 January, 2012
Notice of the list of protected tree species under the National Forests Act, 1998 (ACT NO 84 of 1998) read more Invitation to Attend FSA's Annual 2012 Regional Meetings
25 January, 2012
Each year in January / February FSA holds a series of "Regional Meetings" in the various forestry regions of the country to which corporate, medium and small timber growers are invited read more Request to Place Top SAASVELD Student During Practical Year
24 January, 2012
One of NMMU's top students, Ms. Mbali Luthuli, is seeking an urgent experimental training position from 1 April 2012. read more Invitation to a SASCP Sirex Awareness Field Day - Limpopo Region
24 January, 2012
The South African Sirex Control Programme will be holding a Sirex Awareness Field Day in the Limpopo region Wednesday 7th March, at the KLF's Hanglip Conference Centre. read more New Minimum Wages for Forestry Workers and Agricultural Workers
20 January, 2012
FSA has now received notification of the new minimum wages that will be applicable to both forestry and agricultural workers for the next three year cycle which commence on 1st April and 1st March 2012 respectively. Attached are the relevant Government Gazettes for your information. Details of these new minimum wages appear below.
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FSA Notices
- Weaker pulp markets are forcing pulp manufacturers worldwide to reduce costs, resulting in the lowest softwood wood fiber prices seen since 2010
- FSA Looking for a Business Development Director
- FITPA/SAFCA - Report on the 3rd Annual Training Indaba
- Agri SA Media Release – Clarification from Minister of Labour on sectoral determination for agriculture review
- The Global Timber and Forest Industry This Quarter - Wood Resource Quarterly
- Higher lumber demand in the US increased both US lumber production and importation in the 3Q/12, but sawlog prices have remained unchanged since 2011
- Timber Statistics Report 2010 to 2011
- Timber Statistics Report 2009 to 2010
- URGENT: PUBLIC HEARINGS ON AGRICULTURAL SECTORAL DETERMINATION
- First discovery of Selitrichodes neseri in the field
Employment Opportunity
Sales Representative - Western CapePosted: 13.06.2013
Product line and activities - delivering materials and construction for low-energy, ecological wood-construction and construction: Wooden constructive system NOVATOP ... read more
Senior Forester Required
Posted: 11.06.2013
Senior Forester required by R & B Timbers for the Richmond Area. ... read more
Harvesting Manager (Grade S7)
Posted: 07.06.2013
Sappi: To manage and control the Harvesting operations in the district in order to ensure the sustainable supply of timber to various markets. ... read more
Management Forester - Project Grow (Grade S8)
Posted: 07.06.2013
To market forestry and direct the development of the emerging farmers and communities to create sustainable forestry enterprises and supply fibre to Sappi markets. ... read more
Instrument Technician
Posted: 04.06.2013
SAFCOL is dedicated to growing its business in the plantation forestry and forest products value chain(s) and maximising stakeholder value. The organisation seeks to recruit the following persons at the Timbadola Sawmill Instrument Technician Reporting to the Mill Engineer. ... read more
Production Planner
Posted: 04.06.2013
3 Years experience in Production Planning. Experience in the Carpentry or Timber Industry will be advantageous. Valid Code 10 and Forklift license will be advantageous. ... read more
Internal Sales Representative - Port Elizabeth
Posted: 04.06.2013
Relevant Sales and Marketing Qualification will be advantageous. 2 to 3 Years experience in a Carpentry or Timber Industry. Hardware Experience is essential. Ability to interpret various cutting drawings. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with clients and suppliers. ... read more
Sales Representative
Posted: 04.06.2013
Lomati Saw Mill situated in Barberton is seeking to employ a sales and marketing person to provide a service function to the mill for Marketing and Sales of saw timber. ... read more
Workshop Manager
Posted: 30.05.2013
Private Sawmill in the Picturesque Garden route seeks the services of an experienced, technical manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for the complete technical function within the sawmill including all maintenance and upgrade project work. ... read more
Farm Manager - Eshowe, East Coast
Posted: 29.05.2013
Previous experience on sugarcane farm is a minimum requirement. ... read more
Operations Manager
Posted: 09.05.2013
A manufacturer and Distributor of Timber product has an outstanding position for an Operations Manager. Only South African citizens, who are suitably qualified, live in the applicable area and meet the requirements of the position are eligible to apply for this vacancy. ... read more
Senior Forester
Posted: 07.05.2013
Applicants must be in possession of a National diploma/degree in Forestry, Environmental Management and/or Nature Conservation (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and or statement of results). ... read more
District Forest Manager: Zululand
Posted: 29.04.2013
To lead and implement regional strategic objectives and targets for the Area of fibre production and estate management within resource and SHEQ parameters to ensure sustainable fibre supply. ... read more
Sawmill Manager - Pietermartizburg
Posted: 08.04.2013
A Pietermaritzburg based company is looking for a Sawmill Manager who will oversee around 100 staff members and multiple production lines. ... read more
Senior Accountant
Posted: 29.05.2013
Senior Accountant - Hluhluwe, EastCoast. Previous experience as an Accountant in the Agricultural industry is a definate pre-requisite. ... read more
Farm Manager
Posted: 27.03.2013
Farm Manager - Hluhluwe, East Coast. Previous experience on sugarcane farm as well as experience with irrigation is a minimum requirement. ... read more
Seeking Employment?
Seeking employment in the forestry industry? Contact Kerry Kopp from Kopp Consulting to be put onto her database for any upcoming positions in the forstry industry. ... read more
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