Who We Are
SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company SOC Limited) is a state-owned enterprise in South Africa, operating under the auspices of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). As a key player in the forestry sector, SAFCOL manages extensive operations across several regions, including Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. Additionally, its influence extends beyond South Africa’s borders into the southern regions of Mozambique, specifically the Manica and Sofala provinces.
Vision, Mission and Core Values
SAFCOL’s mandate is; to conduct forestry business which includes timber harvesting, timber processing and related activities, both domestically and internationally.
Through our operations we employ about 5000 people through direct and indirect employment and by extension, are responsible for about 20 000 lives in communities adjacent our operations
Vision
A leader in sustainable forests and commercial forest products
Mission
Grow in the forestry value chain
Build commercial value through strategic partnerships
Facilitate sustainable and inclusive economic development
Core Values
We are passionate about forests and our communities.
We strive for excellence and innovation in our business.
We respect and value our employees.
We strive for customer satisfaction.
We conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity.
