Community Service Officer at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Community Services Officer to provide community and technical service to the business unit and all its stakeholders by coordinating related activities with the HR Consultant Community Services

As a Community Services Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Assist by ensuring housing allocations are in line with the company policy.
• Administrate vacant housing for recruitment purposes.
• Identify and attend to problems involving Sappi properties and the community in general.
• Responsible for SHEQ standards in areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for general housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance of allocated areas in the business unit.
• Liaison with applicable departments in terms of water and electricity connections and monitor compliance of occupants; determined per business unit.
• Build and maintain sound relationships with all stakeholders.
• Assist with general complaints from employees and the surrounding community.
• Assist with ad hoc departmental transport requirements.
• Reporting security and safety violations on Sappi properties.
• Responsible for community services company vehicles.
• Responsible for departmental equipment stores.
• Liaison with contracted service providers.
• Overseeing implementation of capex projects.
• Identification; communication and mitigation of risks.

What are we looking for? 

• Grade 12 with relevant Diploma or Higher Certificate.
• Code 08 Driving license 
• 2 years experience in a Technical Environment

What’s in it for you?  

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence 
• Learning and development programmes 
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role) 
• Market-leading leave benefits 
• Employee wellbeing benefits 

Closing Date: 19 October 2023