Senamile Shange
Hammarsdale,KwaZulu-Natal
Summary
Ambitious Advanced Diploma in Forestry student with strong academic background, leadership and industry experience. Passionate about forestry ergonomics, aiming to integrate fitness into field to enhance worker efficiency and well-being. Skilled in planning and organizing, problem-solving, interpersonal communication skills, research and data-analysis. Aspiring to pursue a PhD in Forest Engineering-Ergonomics, contribute to academia as a lecturer, and develop innovative solutions for the forestry industry. Seeking SETA funding to support my studies and contribute to the future of sustainable forestry and worker-friendly forestry practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Forester
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited(SAFCOL)
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Acting Senior silviculture forester
- Managing an 80-person silviculture contractor team
- Oversee operations per the Annual Plan of Operations (APO)
- Conduct quality control, health and safety compliance and environmental assessments.
- Control all teams in field as per company's best operating practice (BOP)
- Minimize Corrective Action Request's (CAR's)
- Responsible for fire management and training needs assessment
- Optimize asset utilization and maintenance
- Assist in FSC audit preparations.
- Attending fires association, stakeholders and health and safety meeting
Student Intern
Farmusa Agric and Forestry Contractor
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Nursery practice (preparing seedlings, monitoring irrigation and chemical use)
- Site preparation for re-establishment (burning of slash, marking for pitting and planting)
- Post planting inspections and ensuring timeous actions (blanking, weed control, and coppice management)
- Fire season preparation
- Monitor safety checklists, pre-risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
- Supervising clear-felling and timber transport.
- Conducting stump-cut audits
- Office administration
Education
Advanced Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
George, Western Cape12-2025
National Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
George, Western cape12-2023
Skills
- Planning and organizing
- Problem-solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Research and data-analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Leadership and Volunteering
Madibaz sport Volunteer| Nelson Mandela University| 2025
- Assist in sport event co-ordination and promote sport participation within the university community
Accounting SI leader| Nelson Mandela University|2023
- Provide academic support and lesson planning for students.
Personal Mentor (Quintile 1-3 Students)| Nelson Mandela University|2023
- Develop support strategies for students coming from disadvantaged schools
Gym Infinity Fitness Society| Nelson Mandela University| 2022
- Founded Gym infinity fitness society to promote holistic well-being , physical fitness, and community engagement among students
Beyond the Classroom| Nelson Mandela University| 2022
- Co-curricular programme that fosters leadership, teamwork, diversity appreciation and personal development
Driving License
- Code 10
Hobbies and Interests
● Exercising
● Hiking
● Reading
● Board games
● Spending time with family
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiXhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)
References
Hlobisile Shungube
Safcol Uitsoek plantation manager
Phone: +2782 804 2578
Email: KLFHshab@safcol.co.za
Lungisa Sishuta
Farmusa contractor forester
Phone: +2774 680 4275
Email: Lungisa.s@farmusa.co.za
Liesl Smith
Supplementary instruction director
Phone: +2784 751 8631
Email: lieslsmith@mandela.co.za
Timeline
Intern Forester
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited(SAFCOL)
04.2024 - 01.2025
Student Intern
Farmusa Agric and Forestry Contractor
01.2021 - 12.2021
Advanced Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
National Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
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