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SAFCOL offers structural and non-structural sawn timber made from SA Pine, suitable for construction, joinery, industrial use, packaging, and crating. The lumber is kiln-dried, planed-all-round or rough-sawn, and meets SANS specifications.
- Who it is for:
- construction companies, joinery businesses, industrial buyers, packaging and crating suppliers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Sales Manager to place an order, request a quote, or ask about grading and availability.
Customers may apply for standard SAFCOL credit terms to purchase lumber, subject to approval following a credit application.
- Who it is for:
- businesses purchasing lumber regularly
- How to act on it:
- Submit a credit application to SAFCOL and await approval before receiving credit terms.
A twelve-month rotational programme where graduates rotate through plantations, mills, and corporate offices in fields such as forestry, engineering, finance, ICT, and sustainability. This programme supports career development and skill acquisition for new graduates.
- Who it is for:
- graduates seeking employment in forestry, engineering, finance, ICT, and sustainability
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the Careers page when annual intakes are advertised
A four-overnight-hut hiking trail through the Kaapschehoop area in Mpumalanga, offering views of the escarpment, rock formations, and encounters with wild horses. The trail can be completed in various stages including Battery Creek, Starvation Creek, Two Creeks, or the full two-night route.
- Who it is for:
- hikers and outdoor enthusiasts
- How to act on it:
- Book via the Selah App or contact the SAFCOL Ecotourism Office directly by phone or email
SAFCOL provides engineered timber-frame structures for schools, clinics, early childhood development centres, community halls, housing, and offices. These comply with National Building Regulations and SANS 10082 standards.
- Who it is for:
- public sector institutions, government departments, municipalities
- How to act on it:
- Contact SAFCOL directly to discuss project requirements and initiate procurement.
SAFCOL supplies round logs of Pine, Eucalyptus, and Wattle to the local market. These logs are used by pulp mills, independent sawmillers, the mining timber sector, and pole treatment plants.
- Who it is for:
- pulp mills, independent sawmillers, mining timber companies, pole treatment plants
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Sales Manager, Niel Gouws, directly to coordinate customer orders.
SAFCOL processes SA Pine into structural and non-structural sawn timber at its Timbadola Sawmill in Limpopo. Products include S5P, S7P, CL, SE, DL, and CR grades, all compliant with SANS specifications.
- Who it is for:
- construction firms, building contractors, infrastructure developers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Sales Manager, Niel Gouws, directly to place orders.
SAFCOL offers access to forest waterfalls and hiking trails in Mpumalanga, including Magoebaskloof, Kaapschehoop, Fanie Botha, and Uitsoek, as well as accommodation at Lakenvlei Forest Lodge in Belfast.
- Who it is for:
- tourists, hikers, nature enthusiasts, eco-travelers
- How to act on it:
- Visit the locations directly or contact SAFCOL for information on trails and lodge bookings.
SAFCOL provides wellness programmes focused on employee health, work-life balance, and personal development to support overall wellbeing and job satisfaction.
- Who it is for:
- current employees and contractors
- How to act on it:
- Participate through internal communications or by contacting the Human Capital Division
SAFCOL offers round logs made from pine, eucalyptus, and black wattle for sale to pre-qualified customers. These logs are used in pulp and paper manufacturing, sawmilling, mining timber, pole treatment, and other industrial applications. Logs are sorted, graded, and stockpiled at regional depots for collection.
- Who it is for:
- pre-qualified customers including pulp and paper manufacturers, independent sawmillers, mining timber suppliers, pole treatment plants, and specialised industrial markets
- How to act on it:
- Contact the SAFCOL Sales team directly via phone or email to enquire about availability and purchasing terms
Individuals and communities near SAFCOL’s operations can benefit from employment opportunities, small business support, and social upliftment projects such as the construction of schools, clinics, and early childhood development centres.
- Who it is for:
- residents of rural areas near SAFCOL plantations, especially those in underdeveloped regions
- How to act on it:
- Engage with SAFCOL through local community representatives or contact the company directly to express interest in participation
Land claim beneficiaries affected by SAFCOL's plantations can participate in settlement negotiations and co-management arrangements through SAFCOL’s Land Risk Management Division, which works with the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development.
- Who it is for:
- land claim beneficiaries on or near SAFCOL-operated land
- How to act on it:
- Contact SAFCOL's Land Risk Management Division to register interest or participate in settlement discussions