Mufunwa Ramusetheli
7 Pinot Blanc Road, Unit 104 Quinta Estate, Burgundy Estate, Cape Town
Summary
Proficient Forester with expertise in leading forest management initiatives, including controlled burns and new plantings. Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Extensive experience in quality control, logging operations, and equipment safety. Committed to maintaining high safety standards and reliability in all work environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Forester Project Manager
Mushiana Forest General
George Munucipality
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Organized public outreach events to promote sustainable forestry practices.
- Managed Conservation teams in George Municipality to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Maintained strong relationships with all stakeholders to support project goals.
- Ensured cost-effective management and utilization of equipment across initiatives.
- Implemented Safety, Health, and Environmental standards rigorously.
- Evaluated training requirements for labor force to improve skill sets.
- Developed strategies to control invasive species in forested areas.
- Assessed environmental impacts of proposed development activities through thorough evaluations.
Silviculture Forester
New Forestry Solutions
Ixopo, Kwazulu Natal
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Headed the Working Plan Unit (WPU) of Creighton’s commercially planted Pine and Eucalyptus plantations, overseeing all aspects of Silviculture planning and conducting audits on team operations.
- Managed safety protocols for three teams, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations, operational rules, and budget.
- Implemented comprehensive fire prevention measures, including organising standby crews based on Fire Danger Index (FDI) and promptly reporting and recording burnt areas to the Senior Forester.
- Maintained readiness for firefighting efforts by overseeing the availability and condition of firefighting equipment, ensuring operational fire trucks and dispatching of crews based on the wind speed and FDI.
- Maintaining healthy relations with all stakeholders.
- Ensure Safety, Health and Environmental standards are implemented.
- Planning and support of relevant operations (fire belts creation, protection of endangered tree species, etc.)
- Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
Student Instructor
Nelson Mandela University
George
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Tutoring first year students Forest Management I.
- Lesson Planning.
Experimental Training
New Forestry Solutions
Ixopo, Kwazulu Natal
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Assist in log quality checklist.
- Assist in compiling fire management and pre-harvest plan.
- Exposed to how the annual budget is done.
- Harvesting operations and road maintenance.
- Monitor and record seedling tray movement at nursery and Blanking Assessment.
- Attended internal and external audits.
- Update PJOs for silviculture and harvesting operation.
- Assist in updating Annual plan of operations (APOs), Silviculture and Harvesting.
- Worked on the planting plan.
- Did quality check for planting, weeding, pruning, tracer belts, chemical spray.
- Responsible for assisting in harvesting machine maintenance reports and stock take reports.
- Standby duties, firefighting skills and controlled Burning.
- Site preparation (Slash management like burning and slash distribution, marking and pitting).
- Establishment (Planting and Blanking).
- Conservation work.
Learnership
Stevens Lumber Mills
Makhado
02.2018 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- Exercised budget control skills to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Collaborated effectively within teams to achieve common goals.
- Applied strong work ethics to maintain high standards of performance.
- Utilized enumeration techniques for data organization and analysis.
- Managed veld fire through effective management strategies and risk assessment.
Education
National Diploma - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
12.2024
4x4 Defensive Driving -
New Forestry Solutions
03-2023
First Aider -
New Forestry Solutions
03-2023
Weed Control Certificate -
Saasveld
03-2023
Wildfire Investigation certificate -
Saasveld
02-2022
Introduction to ArcView GIS -
Saasveld
02-2022
NSC Matric -
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School
12.2014
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Coordination skills
- Leadership and mentorship
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Wildfire management
- Budget management
- Silviculture maintenance
- Micro-Forest software proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols
- Microsoft Office proficiency
References
- Mr. M Shezi, Director at New Forestry Solutions, 0685666481
- Miss. N Tshangisa, Operations Manager New Forestry Solutions, 0637963826
- Mr. A Krugèr, Plantation Manager at Stevens Lumber Mills, 0825784726
Drivers License
Category B (Code 8)
Short Courses
- Wildfire Investigation certificate, Saasveld
- Introduction to ArcView GIS, Saasveld
- Weed Control certificate, Saasveld
- First Aider, NFS
- 4x4 Defensive Driving, NFS
Timeline
Forester Project Manager
Mushiana Forest General
11.2024 - 04.2025
Silviculture Forester
New Forestry Solutions
11.2022 - 02.2024
Student Instructor
Nelson Mandela University
06.2022 - 10.2022
Experimental Training
New Forestry Solutions
04.2021 - 12.2021
Learnership
Stevens Lumber Mills
02.2018 - 12.2018
National Diploma - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
4x4 Defensive Driving -
New Forestry Solutions
First Aider -
New Forestry Solutions
Weed Control Certificate -
Saasveld
Wildfire Investigation certificate -
Saasveld
Introduction to ArcView GIS -
Saasveld
NSC Matric -
Patrick Ramaano Secondary School
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