About Eastern Produce Malawi Ltd

Eastern Produce Malawi Ltd. is committed to sustainable agriculture, promoting ethical farming practices, and providing high-quality products to our customers.

As a leading company in the tea and macadamia sectors in Malawi, we pride ourselves on our certifications, including Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade, and FSSC 22000.

The company is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Group Forestry Officer.

The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop forestry objectives, strategies, and operational plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor routine forestry activities including planting, weeding, pruning, thinning, and harvesting.
• Plan and supervise forestry projects and nursery management.
• Manage annual forestry inventory and reporting programmes.
• Plan and manage felling programmes and raw material supply.
• Coordinate construction and maintenance of forest access roads, trails, and bridges.
• Implement environmental conservation initiatives including soil and water conservation.
• Promote a strong safety culture in all forestry operations including pre-harvest site planning and risk assessments.
• Ensure annual training for harvesting teams and chainsaw operators.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Malawian safety regulations.
• Protect indigenous forests and maintain environmental sustainability.

Applicants must have the following qualification and attributes:

• A minimum of a Diploma in Forestry or Forestry Science
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Forestry Management, planning and management of timber harvesting operations
• Strong IT and administration skills for planning and record keeping purposes
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge in health and safety principles.

EPM is an equal opportunity employer; women are encouraged to apply for this position.

• Develop forestry objectives, strategies, and operational plans.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor routine forestry activities including planting, weeding, pruning, thinning, and harvesting.
• Plan and supervise forestry projects and nursery management.
• Manage annual forestry inventory and reporting programmes.
• Plan and manage felling programmes and raw material supply.
• Coordinate construction and maintenance of forest access roads, trails, and bridges.
• Implement environmental conservation initiatives including soil and water conservation.
• Promote a strong safety culture in all forestry operations including pre-harvest site planning and risk assessments.
• Ensure annual training for harvesting teams and chainsaw operators.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Malawian safety regulations.
• Protect indigenous forests and maintain environmental sustainability.

• Strong IT and administration skills for planning and record keeping purposes
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Technical problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge in health and safety principles.

• A minimum of a Diploma in Forestry or Forestry Science
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Forestry Management, planning and management of timber harvesting operations