Indonesia Job Vacancy

Samling Global Limited is an integrated forest resource, plantation and wood products company. The company is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and owns public-listed companies on Bursa Malaysia. Based in Malaysia, the Group has an established international presence with strategically located operations in Malaysia, Guyana, New Zealand, Australia and China. We have more than 13,000 employees across our international footprint.

We have a long track record of forest management expertise with integrated operations covering the entire wood supply chain from forest resource to manufactured wood products. As a leader player in the natural resources sector, we are committed to creating long-term value under sustainable principles.

General Manager (Reforestation) (Sarawak)
We have established 20,000ha of tree plantations in Malaysia with an annual planting target of 7,000ha. We invite results-oriented, high calibre candidates with positive work ethics to fill the following position to be based in different locations in Sarawak, Malaysia:

* Reporting directly to the Group’s Chief Operating Officer, the candidate will be based in Miri, Sarawak in Malaysia.
* Responsible for the overall management and performance of designated reforestation projects.
* Ensure and verify that reforestation policies, quality control procedures and environmental protection procedures are implemented and complied with by project/plantation managers.
* Coordinate with the Group’s Forest Resource Department (Planning and Development and Forest Operations) to plan and establish reforestation projects and meet targets.
* Liaise with the Sarawak Forestry Department and other relevant government authorities on forestry project matters
* Oversee the preparation and submission of the reforestation operational budget.
* Review accounts and reports and monitor cost control.
* Liaise and coordinate with the Group’s downstream processing unit on timber supply of plantation log species.
* Coordinate with the Group’s Forest Resource Department (Planning and Development) to establish growth monitoring procedures.
* Manpower planning, recruitment, training and development for the department.
* Traveling within Sarawak for the inspection of plantations required: estimated 60% of the time.

Requirements:

* Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree Agriculture/Forestry/Plantation Management
* At least 10 year(s) of working experience as a manager in forest plantation operations, preferably in the tropics or sub-tropics and at least 4 years at general manager level in the tropics or sub-tropics in the related field is required for this position
* Strong and wide ranging forest plantation background
* Experience of large scale tree nursery production
* Familiarity with R & D in general and tree breeding theory and procedures in particular will be an advantage
* Proven track record in implementing and managing land clearing, site preparation and forest plantation establishment using both in-house labour and contractors
* Knowledge and strong experience of plantation silviculture - tropical or sub-tropical
* Knowledge and experience in environmental management systems in forestry operations and environmental rules and regulations will be a preference.
* Experience of plantation harvesting, yarding in particular, will be an advantage.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good desktop computer skills is a must and GIS knowledge a preference.
* Physically fit.

Forest Plantation Manager (Sarawak)
We have established 20,000ha of tree plantations in Malaysia with an annual planting target of 7,000ha. We invite results-oriented, high calibre candidates with positive work ethics to fill the following position to be based in different locations in Sarawak, Malaysia:

* Reporting to the General Manager (Reforestation), the candidate will be based in the Group’s forest plantation camp, up-river, Sarawak.
* Overall management of designated forest plantations.
* Ensure that deadlines and quality requirements for planting and maintenance schedules and silvicultural operations are met consistently.
* Oversee and nursery operations.
* Prepare monthly progress reports for planting operations and prepare annual budgets.
* Oversee the construction and maintenance of plantation roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
* Manpower planning, recruitment, training and development.
* Substantial traveling within forest plantation areas for inspection a necessity.

Requirements:

* Candidates must possess at least a Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Master's Degree in Agriculture/Forestry/Plantation Management
* Minimum 5 years’ experience as a manager of forest plantation operations with successful annual planting target in excess of 1,000ha.
* Preferably Managers with strong and wide ranging forest plantation background
* Proven track record of implementing and managing land clearing, site preparation and forest plantation establishment using both in-house labour and contractors
* Knowledge and hands-on experience of plantation silviculture, preferably tropical or sub-tropical
* Experience of plantation harvesting, yarding in particular, will be an advantage.
* Excellent organisational, planning and people management skills.
* Good desktop computer skills a must and GIS knowledge a preference.
* Physically fit.

In addition to a competitive remuneration and benefits package, we also offer personal and career development prospects in a dynamic work environment to the successful candidate.

Interested applicants are invited to write in with a CV stating current and expected salaries and contact details to:

Ms Olivia Chai
Samling Global Limited
Level 42 Menara Maxis
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
or email to : chaiyp@samling.com.my not later than 31 January 2010

Only short-listed candidates will be notified