SAFCOL: 2024 Silviculture Learnership Opportunity for Unemployed Individuals
SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company Limited) is offering a unique opportunity for unemployed individuals to develop their Forestry skills through a Silviculture Learnership in 2024. Keen candidates are encouraged to register their applications and join this empowering initiative.
Understanding SAFCOL
Known formally as South African Forestry Company Limited, SAFCOL is a state-owned enterprise functioning under the oversight of the Department of Public Enterprises. The company is involved in various forestry-related activities such as timber processing and harvesting, both at a local and international level. Having a substantial presence in various South African regions, including KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga, SAFCOL aims to enhance the value of their business chain.
The company recognizes the need for sustainability and places a significant priority on business practices that are economically viable, environmentally friendly, and socially beneficial.
About the Learnership
The SAFCOL Silviculture Learnership focuses on forestry skills development for unemployed individuals. Conducted at Platorand, the official SAFCOL training center based in Sabie in Mpumalanga Province, the learnership offers a monthly stipend to participants for financial support throughout the program’s duration.
Emphasizing inclusivity, the program gives priority to previously disadvantaged individuals, people living with disabilities, black females, and youth from communities that have signed Social Compacts with SAFCOL.
Participants of the learnership undertake a one-year structured program that includes both theoretical and practical training aspects, leading to a nationally recognized qualification at the end: the General Education and Training Certificate in Silviculture at NQF level 3. This prepares learners not only for potential employment in forestry companies and contractors but also to establish their Small, Medium, and Micro-sized Enterprises in the forestry sector.
Eligibility Requirements
Interested candidates must satisfy the following criteria to be considered for the learnership:
- Hold South African citizenship.
- Be an unemployed youth aged between 18 and 35.
- Have successfully completed matric (grade 12).
- Demonstrate a passion for the forestry environment and have the ability to work outdoors.
Candidates failing to meet these requirements might have their applications disregarded.
Application Process
Candidates can apply via e-mail at [email protected]. Applications should include the following documents:
- Identity document
- Matric Certificate/ statement of results/ High school results
- Application letter
- Curriculum Vitae
By submitting their applications, candidates agree to share their personal data for registration purposes. Any false information provided can result in disqualification from the registration process. Late submissions or submissions through any other means than specified will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 07 November 2023. Candidates are encouraged to register early to secure their application.
Contact Information
For any further enquiries, candidates can reach out at the following telephone numbers: +27 13 754 2800 / 2700/ 083 677 0809 (Lucia Makofane).
SAFCOL remains the sole authority to extend employment offers or decline them. The final decisions of the selection committee are incontestable.
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