Senamile Shange
Hammarsdale
Summary
Ambitious forestry student with strong academics, leadership and industry experience. Driven with comprehensive knowledge in sustainable forest practice and the science behind. Skilled in operational planning and organizing, timber stratification, site-level assessment, research and data-analysis. Seeking a position with a reputable company where I will continue learning, enhance my skills and knowledge, as I produce high-quality work in a pro-active safe work culture.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern Forester
South African Forestry Company SOC Limited(SAFCOL)
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Acting Senior silviculture forester
- Managing an 80-person silviculture contractor team
- Assist in Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) audit preparations
- Working closely with the plantation manager to implement audit action plan
- Assist with preparation of annual plan of operations (APO)
- Assist with road planning and management
- 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 training needs assessment
- Assisted with stream-crossing assessments
- Providing feedback on progress report to contractor foresters and supervisors
- Provide technical support to forestry operations
- Compiling environmental social risk assessment (ESRAS) for chemical application
- Identification and early detection of pest damage/disease.
- Developed and managed weed control plan for non-commercial and commercial areas
- Responsible for fire management and fire-fighting operations
- Attending fires association, stakeholders and health and safety meetings
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
12-2025
National Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
12-2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Planning and organizing
- Excellent communication
- Safety-conscious
- Physically fit
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- 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.
Hobbies and Interests
- Exercising
- Hiking
- Reading
- Board games
- Travelling
Driving License
- Code 10
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiZulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
IsiXhosa
Upper intermediate (B2)
AVAILABILITY
- 1 Month notice
- Willing to relocate
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)
03.2024 - 02.2025
Student Intern
Farmusa Agric and Forestry Contractor
01.2021 - 12.2021
National Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
Advanced Diploma in Forestry - Forestry
Nelson Mandela University
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