Active Jobs at Mondi Group

Your Mission:

• Conduct systematic diagnostics on plant, process, and equipment performance issues
• Identify root causes of recurring breakdowns, instability, quality losses, and inefficiencies
• Support fault-finding across electrical, instrumentation, control, and mechanical interfaces (in collaboration with relevant disciplines)
• Provide rapid technical support during abnormal plant conditions and major incidents
• Support optimisation initiatives across paper machines, finishing, utilities, and supporting systems
• Identify improvement opportunities related to availability, reliability, speed, yield, and energy efficiency
• Assist with commissioning, tuning, and stabilisation of modified or new equipment
• Drive continuous improvement actions aligned with MMS / IWS principles
• Support reliability improvement plans by analysing failure trends and performance data
• Contribute to RCAs, problem-solving sessions, and stability reviews
• Assist in developing corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat failures
• Support maintenance strategies and condition-based monitoring initiatives
• Analyse plant data, trends, and performance indicators to support decision-making
• Translate technical findings into clear, practical recommendations for operations and maintenance teams
• Prepare diagnostic reports, summaries, and improvement proposals for management review
• Work closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to implement improvements
• Provide technical coaching and on-the-job support to artisans, operators, and junior staff
• Act as a technical bridge between operations and engineering during problem-solving and improvement projects
• Ensure all diagnostic and optimisation activities comply with Mondi safety standards and legal requirements
• Actively identify and mitigate safety risks associated with plant and equipment performance
• Promote a strong safety culture during troubleshooting and improvement work

Your profile:

• Trade tested Electrician or Millwright with proven technical expertise
• National Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Additional technical training in controls, instrumentation, or diagnostics would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in plant troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability support
• Exposure to paper machines, finishing, or heavy process industries would be advantageous
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Strong understanding of plant systems and interdependencies
• Data interpretation and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement and optimisation mindset

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development

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Your mission:

• Maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Removal and installation of pumps, gearboxes and other plant equipment
• Responsible for maintenance of plant specific equipment
• Overhauling of equipment to OEM specification
• Manage SAP work order system management
• Adhere to safety, health and environmental issues
• Daily routine walkabouts – flagging equipment risks to Supervisor
• Attend to breakdowns
• Provide routine weekly and monthly reports

Your profile:

• N3 (Fitting trade theory, Engineering Drawings, Math, Engineering Science)
• Fitter Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant heavy industry 
• At least 3 years Fitting experience
• Pulp and paper equipment knowledge will be advantageous
• Overhead Crane License
• Forklift License

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• Are you ready to take your career to the next stage?
• Mondi invites you to apply for our Work Integrated Learning Programme designed for those looking to enhance their skills and career in the Pulp and Paper industry 

What is the purpose of the work integrated learning Programme?

• This 6 month fixed term program focuses on building towards our future skills needs through training and development, aiming for continuous improvement in our workforce. Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be deemed competent as entry level operators in the organization.

What would you need to apply?

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering and/or Pulp & Paper Technology.
• Achieved 60% average pass rate.
• Must require P1 & P2 practical work experience to complete qualification
• Completed P1 & P2 practical work experience in a heavy industry will be an added advantage.
• Valid South African drivers license.

Deliverables:

• Basic skills in SAP/Microsoft to navigate our various training systems.
• Chemical safety knowledge.
• Perform entry level production related tasks such as housekeeping, pre-start checks, assistance with plant start up’s and shut down’s.
• Complete routine checks to minimize failures.
• Ensure safe process operation according to Mondi policy and procedures.
• Engage with production team on relevant equipment performance issues.
• Perform basic troubleshooting.

Outcomes:

Post completion of the programme you will acquire the necessary skills and abilities to:

• Process operation and optimization of the entry level position.
• Safety compliance and quality control of entry level position.
• Completing daily check lists and reports.
• Equipment operation relevant to entry level position.
• Troubleshooting and continuous improvement relevant to the entry level position.

Benefits:

• Learning & Development