Ecoplanet Bamboo Recent Available Job Opportunity

We are a global company applying our successful model of landscape restoration to contribute to three of the world’s most critical environmental problems: the need for effective solutions to mitigate global climate change; holistic restoration of the world’s most degraded landscapes; and a growing population that requires sustainable alternatives for consumer products and markets that still contribute to deforestation and deforestation driven emissions. We have spent the last decade building the framework for bamboo to be a solution to achieve this through sustainable bamboo farms in Nicaragua, South Africa, Ghana and the Philippines. Our South African operations represents the first successful commercial bamboo plantation in South Africa and has set the platform for bamboo to become a viable commercial tree free, deforestation free fiber for the country. We are currently in a stage of expansion with the restoration with 4,500 hectares of bamboo in the Eastern Cape, with 500 ha being planted in 2023, adding to our pilot bamboo farm operations of 485 hectares. In addition, we are currently restoring more than 5,000 hectares of degraded land with our Spekboom restoration project, with 1,350 ha undergoing restoration activities in 2023.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: General Manager, South Africa
Location: Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market Related (Negotiable)
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture, Management, Environmental
Reference: 2043474

 

Vacancy Details

ABOUT US

We are looking for an experienced General Manager who has a proven track record in successfully delivering forestry, agriculture or restoration projects from concept through implementation. This position will lead and manage teams in multiple farm locations in the Eastern Cape, being responsible for the on time and on budget completion of project targets. This will be the most senior position in South Africa and report directly to the corporate team.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reforestation Operations:

• Overall management of all operational aspects and the managers who oversee them from nursery to plantation silviculture activities like land preparation, planting and maintenance regimes, ensuring on-time, successful development of bamboo and spekboom.
• Composition of annual operational plans and ensure that these are implemented, including adaptive management and annual updates based off contextual field experience and lessons learnt.
• Development of necessary infrastructure such as roads, firebreaks, employee housing, warehouses, etc.
• Adherence to EcoPlanet Bamboo’s culture of strong environmental and social impact, and management of all operations in line with Company Standard Operating Procedures and Environmental Health & Safety Procedures as well as FSC principals, ensuring successful annual audits for sustainability and carbon certifications.

 

Administration, Management & Reporting

• General oversight and responsibility of all in-country legal and administrative aspects relating to the company’s operations.
• Steer, motivate and guide the management team and contractors as well as build capacity and create common purpose amongst staff at all levels.
• Engage with stakeholders and parties interested in the project, such as those identified by FSC and other sustainability standards.
• Working with the Finance Manager, develop annual budgets for approval and planning purposes as well as oversee the implementation of these budgets with continued efforts to reduce per hectare costs associated with plantation development, maintenance and harvesting.

 

Candidate Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in forestry, agriculture or proven experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Project management experience
• 15+ years’ experience managing forestry or large-scale agriculture operations
• Proven experience managing teams from managers to supervisor to unskilled and semi-skilled workers
• Experience with FSC a plus
• Fluency in Xhosa a plus
• Driving license, with clean driving record
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment as part of a multi-national entrepreneurial company
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word and Excel

 

WHAT WE OFFER

We offer a competitive remuneration package, growth opportunities and a platform from which to do exciting and meaningful work with an ambitious and passionate team in a vibrant global company that is working towards driving sustainable change.

 

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Application Deadline: September 12 2023

Interested candidates should email a cover letter expressing their interest in the position and how their background meets the requirements of the role as well as a CV to Samantha Wilde at [email protected]. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.