Current Jobs at Sappi

We are hiring! 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Operator Relief : Process Controller/Foreman (Utilities )to co-odinate resources with the objective of producing quantity and quality products according to customer requrements, mill standards and objectives. 

As a Operator Relief : Process Controller/Foreman (Utilities), you will be responsible for:

• Leads a Shift based team assigned to his/her plant.
• Participates in relevant forums to facilitate effective communication MDT, SHEQ, etc. 
• Recommends maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimize production efficiency.
• Plans the plant operations to ensure the maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, people).
• Manages the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities.
• Evaluates and direct performance of the team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance.
• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
• Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and correct non-conformances.
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identifies root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time
• Controls annual fixed cost, overtime and manpower budgets within his sphere of influence.
• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers/customers.
• Responds to customer feedback and takes corrective action if required.

What are we looking for?

• Matric and Full N4 Pulpmaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ plant operations experience
• 2 years Supervisory experience.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous

What are we looking for?

• Engineering Diploma or a Master's degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering or Material Sciences.
• 2-3 years in a similar role or environment
• Advanced report writing experience
• Experience in patent searches and freedom to operate analysis
• Reside within the similar time zone to CET
• Experience in process automatization
• Intellectual Property training will be provided

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We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for a Business Manager - Forestry Operations to ensure accurate and timeous financial and management information is available to management to ensure that forestry operational activities are aligned to business objectives and through analyses opportunities are identified and actioned to ensure sustainable forestry management. Oversee overall KZN Forestry business management. Optimise business resources and generate additional value

As a Business Manager - Forestry Operations  you will be responsible for:.

• Plan, reconcile, analyse and consolidate annual budgets and forecast for integrated regional forestry operations to ensure targets are achieved.
• Assist in the consolidation of the budget presentation to General Manager to ensure accuracy and alignment to business plans
• Monitor and report on monthly fixed costs and variable cost expenses against budget to achieve targets and ensure accountability, as well as identification of trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and track plants orders with the nurseries and plants use efficiency against annual phased plan and budget to ensure delivery and keep Area Manager abreast of progress
• Manage and track tray movement by consolidating monthly tray returns reports from FMs and compare against nursery reports to ensure that trays are regularly returned to enable sowing of seed for future plantings and curb financial loss to Sappi.
• Verify forecasts and monthly financial schedules (Loan Book, Operating Statement) through TCS; AIMS, Forcelink and SAP reports to optimise delivery and curb loss. Total Sappi Business Income Statement including strategic projects
• Co-ordinate, consolidate and monitor Capex implementation within limits and budget period to maintain standards and ensure progression.
• Coordinate contract negotiations and RFP processes.
• Assist Forestry Managers with facilitating annual and periodic rate negotiations between suppliers and service providers to empower the latter stakeholders and ensure continuity
• Conduct annual and quarterly business risk audits
• Ensure Forestry Manager’s reports are timeously submitted for the compilation of the monthly report by setting and communicating fixed calendars and liaise with the area Manager
• Compile Monthly reports and Dash Boards reflecting on all business activities including keep management team abreast of progress made to achieve business objectives.
• Prepare month end sales schedules and track TCS monthly contribution reports to ensure alignment to budget and orders and identify opportunities to maximize returns to suppliers.
• Control and manage the RFPs on eCams, TCS Activations and Correct Pricing approvals to drive conformance to company regulatory standards and legislation.
• Conduct and or arrange the annual systems audits and other related technical compliance audits. Total Business Risk Analysis
• Assist the Forestry Managers and Area Managers in resolving disputes relating with regards to loan book, rates and payment queries.
• Ensure that silviculture rates are adjusted annually and uploaded into AIMS and Forcelink.
• Analyse and evaluate current process and business performance per activity and department to identify opportunities for process enhancements to drive continuous improvement
• Analyse business performance per activity and department to identify opportunities for profit improvement and cash generation through business modelling
• Develop real time management dash boards that reflects business health and allow management to make more informed decisions
• Benchmark, evaluate, build and enhance costing models for all activities and contract types.
• Benchmark and analyse contract compositions to identify areas for enhancement
• Ensure that MANCO papers are developed in line with the business guideline for all agreements and submitted for approval timeously to enhance service delivery.
• Assist in the empowerment of emergent small businesses to contribute towards the expansion of Khulisa and attainment of rateable wood fibre supply.
• Extend invitation or arrange participation by relevant stakeholders in the sharing of information and empowerment of suppliers to ensure conformance to legislation and sharing of ideas
• Maintain rate schedules management
• Financial accounts
• Track and administrate account queries
• Oversee time book management
• Vetting meeting minutes, agendas and action lists
• Maintaining incident/issues registers

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business Management or related/equivalent
• BCom Honours in Finance/business management or related/equivalent qualification highly advantageous
• A Forestry, Logistics or Process Engineering qualification and experience will be advantageous
• At least 6 years’ experience in business management.
• SAP System knowledge
• Project management
• Advanced Excel Skills

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 to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role).
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

Closing Date: 13 February 2024

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We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Management Forester to plan, execute & achieve the operational estate management, harvesting objectives & targets for fibre production within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and low cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers.

As a Management Forester, you will be responsible for:

• Build, maintain and reinforce a “predict and prevent” safety culture in all integrated operations
• Inspect operations regularly to identify risks & ensure that timeous action (blanking & pest control, coppice management) is undertaken.
• Plan & conduct regular field inspections to ensure that crops, through the timing of operations (weed control, pest & disease management), achieve maximum yields within cost constraints.
• Ensure that plantations use the Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) to identify risks. Record & implement fire control procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations and other assets from forest fires.
• Develop a tactical plan & ensure that the annual plan of operations for both commercial and open areas comply with standards and service level agreements
• Develop a pre-harvest plan per compartment in collaboration with the Contractor and Silviculture.
• Conduct a risk assessment per compartment in order to mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure that the Harvesting budget is managed effectively by ensuring sales target tons/per day is achieved.
• Compile in conjunction with Roads Engineer, annual tactical road maintenance plan.
• Scheduling of short-haul and loading operations to ensure rail/road transport is released on time.
• Ensure that company assets such as buildings, villages and company houses are maintained and managed effectively according to set standards (hygiene & legal compliance) and within budget constraints.
• Ensure that relations with communities, other internal and external stakeholders are effectively maintained and managed in order to ensure company image is upheld, risks mitigated and relationships enhanced.

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification
• Minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

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We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for a Forestry Manager - Silviculture & Harvesting to plan, execute & achieve the estate management & harvesting objectives for fibre production within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and rateable fibre supply.

As a Forestry Manager - Silviculture & Harvesting, you will be responsible for:

• Assess & review the re-establishment program (planting & coppice regeneration), monitor the placement of the plant order with Nurseries, ensure the annual plan of operations (planting; weeding and fire protection) is aligned to budget and implemented; ensure the Temporary Unplanted “TUP” targets are achieved within budget constraints to ensure sustainable wood fibre supply and profits to stakeholders.
• Evaluate quality maintenance of all activities by conducting monthly infield audits (assess stocks planted and harvested; weed maintenance and fire preparations) on a minimum 10% of the months to maintain silvicultural standards; minimise risk and loss through timeous intervention.
• Ensure that all suppliers are informed of forecasted FDI and resources are readily available to immediately respond in the event of a fire to minimise costs and loss
• Facilitate for the development of cordial relationships between suppliers; their neighbours and the local business community through local farmer associations and Fire Protection associations membership to ensure collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders and improve response to disastrous events.
• Encourage suppliers to invest in equipment that is owned by farming community cooperation through farmers association or FPA to improve access and availability and profits to the growers.
• Ensure all operations comply with service level agreement by doing infield service audit checks to guarantee quality and delivery of value for money
• Ensure that all projects have the necessary required resources and capacity to achieve targets by determining the scope of annual activities and recruiting and or developing the required skills
• Ensure adherence to the chain of custody principles through spot audits on a proportionate percentage of supplied wood fibre volume for the month monitoring the source “infield audits” and the supplied volume versus contractual volume to combat criminal activity
• Monitor loan recovery by prioritising wood fibre on the annual harvesting APO before spot timber and monitor infield stocks versus sales and TCS recovery reports reducing loss to the company
• Monitor infield versus depots stock level reports to ensure rateable wood fibre delivery to the Mill and achieve targets
• Conduct interim in-field inspections to monitor and ensure adherence to safety and Mill quality specifications to proactively mitigate; save lives and ensure efficiencies
• Communicate with the Logistics office to optimize delivery against targets and attain customer satisfaction
• Monitor harvesting performance; scheduling of short-haul & loading operations to ensure grower service providers benefit from timeous interventions and achieve targets
• Ensure that relations with communities and other internal & external stakeholders are effectively maintained & managed to uphold the company image through proactive risk identification and mitigation, and enhanced relations through regularly planned engagements.
• Manage relationship with local offices of DAFF, DRDLR; DWAS; IDC; Traditional Councils and local municipalities by supporting interventions of common interests and extending invitations to stakeholder outreach programmes including grower days
• Ensure that a professional relationship with suppliers’ service providers is maintained by ensuring that quality, delivery and compliance standards as set out in the job instruction system and service level agreement are adhered to, concerns logged and actioned promptly, and incidents closed off formally to maintain company image.
• Facilitate rates negotiations between suppliers and service providers by ensuring that there is fair engagement and both parties are capacitated and helped to develop an appreciation of business principles
• Develop a supplier development programme with set delivery targets and timelines by working closely with the uLwazi team and the ESD programme to ensure sustainable wood fibre supply and prosperity for the suppliers
• Ensure technical knowledge transfer to the suppliers by encouraging maximised supplier involvement in their business operations through regular infield engagements and planning discussions “cover APO and budgets” at the end of seasons as well as grower field days
• Expand growing tons by identifying new areas with tree growth potential and recruit growers into the unit; determine suitable supplier contracts to increase sustainable wood fibre supply to own markets
• Ensure compliance to legislative and company policies & procedures by holding others to account and training where necessary to ensure fair trade and prosperity
• Analyse TCS reports and ensure that timber supply is aligned to contractual volumes and all suppliers have updated contracts in place.
• Audit TCS adherence, eCams and Forcelink by drawing system reports and analysing in order to ensure legal compliance
• Improve supplier loyalty by keeping them abreast of their deliveries, share monthly reports or statements; respond timeously to concerns and share the latest industry developments to enhance growth and empowerment
• Ensure that company assets such as buildings; vehicles are maintained & managed effectively according to to set standards (hygiene & legal compliance) and regulations and within budget constraints to curb penalties and loss
• Ensure compliance with all legislation regulating the work environment including SHEQ policies, Sappi procedures, best-operating practices and work instructions by suppliers through Stop and Think Before You Act (STBA)
• Educate suppliers on markets’ requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies and procedures to ensure mutual benefit
• Work closely with safety and risk managers to monitor and manage risks and accidents to save lives and reduce loss
• Mentor and coach subordinates to manage performance and attain objectives; support; guide and inform understanding and execution to develop confidence and knowledge
• Develop future business leaders by identifying potential; awarding through facilitated realistic career paths choices premised on the Personal Development Plans to support the organization’s succession plans.
• Hold subordinates to account by reinforcing adherence to regulations and procedures to drive discipline and professionalism in the workplace and live company values
• Prepare and present the annual budget for the district based on APO; TUP; Spot timber supply contracts; travelling plans and other related engagements to ensure sustainable wood fibre supply and achievement of annual targets.
• Prepare Forecasts & monitor monthly operational activities, manage costs; analyse TCS and SAP reports and market performance data from the Logistics department to align performance to market demand and achieve targets.
• Ensure projects remain financially viable; suppliers enjoy maximum skills benefits and deliver according to business plans through regular engagements with the suppliers to enable effective skills transfer and economic growth 
• Facilitate water licence applications through direct engagements with DWAS; DEFF and EDTEA, get all necessary documentation available to ensure speedy resolutions to achieve annual planting targets
• Ensure that the following month's sales plan is compiled, confirmed and submitted to the Forestry Manager (FM) to ensure timeous communication with the Logistics manager
• Ensure weekly infield and depot stocks are communicated to the harvesting FM to ensure alignment of timber supply to market demand
• Prepare monthly progress reports to monitor all technical, financial and administrative resources made available to your unit to ensure seamless reporting requirements for senior management and suppliers are met.
• Report monthly on the district’s performance, ensure monthly performance is captured correctly in the reports and costs analysed to enhance costs efficiencies in the organisation
• Report safety incidents and near misses through the deviation system to ensure implementation of corrective action and information sharing  

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification
• Bachelors' Degree in Forestry or related disciplines would be preferred
• At least 8 years experience in timber procurement and/or forestry management
• Valid code EB driver's license

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We’re on the lookout for an experienced Instrument Mechanician to install, maintain and repair instrumentation ensuring optimum plant availability by providing efficient services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs, according to engineering specifications and safety standards.

As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules
• Fault finding, repairs and maintenance on Instrumentation / Control Systems
• Calibration of all field instrumentation to ISO standards
• Ensure damaged, ageing, and redundant equipment is replaced / removed timeously
• Assist in installation and commissioning of all new projects from field to DCS.  
• Scope and plan work orders as required
• Complete works orders
• Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
• Participate in root-cause failure analysis
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plant inspections and report all defects
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping

What are we looking for?

• Matric plus Full Engineering N2 Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
• N3 Engineering Certificate is advantageous
• Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate
• 3 years post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is advantageous
• SAP experience is advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence 
• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
• Must be able to perform standby duties

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This role will report into the Skills Centre Manager

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

• Ensure the Community Training schedules are in place on the Skills Centre training year planner, schedules should be published 90 days in advance and updated every month.
• Coordinate and oversee the Community Training Application process, including assessments and registration of community trainees at the Skills Centre.
• Ensuring that all community trainees come from the 10 Local Community Representatives (7 Amakhosi and 3 Wards).
• Develop training material and assessments (theory and practical) for Community Training Programmes.
• Ensure that training material meets the instructional design standards, and contains adequate opportunities for practicals and with the requisite formative and summative assessments.
• Facilitate classroom and practicals for Community Training: Basic Hand Tools, Business Essentials, Work Readiness, Technical Courses and Apprentice Phase Training.
• Adhere to regulatory standards for assessment and moderation for accredited training.
• Maintain discipline among the trainees and monitor their behaviour against the Skills Centre's code of conduct. Ensure that inappropriate behaviour is addressed immediately.
• Do stock control of consumables used at the Skills Centre and ensure timely orders of new stock, while following the correct procurement processes. Maximise the reuse of consumables where possible to minimise the cost impact.
• Maintain and update the data on the live Skills Centre Database, including uploading relevant documentation.
• Provide regular CSI Training Reports/Presentations for the ILCF Sub-Committee (Skills Development and Recruitment) and Sappi Social Impact Committee.
• Adhere to the Sappi Advance Governance: creating and closing off training sessions and uploading the signed attendance registers.
• Liaise with Saiccor Contractors regularly, to ensure Skills Centre Alumni are given preference for employment opportunities.
• Conduct monthly telephonic or digital follow-ups with Skills Centre Alumni to identify employment status.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Technical Qualification: Trade Tested
• 2 years' experience in an industry environment.
• 2 years' experience as a Training Facilitator.
• Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright/Boilermaker would be advantageous.
• OD ETDP Qualification and/or Assessor would be advantageous

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As a Temporary Reliever PM2, you will be responsible to:

• Take and hand over shift.
• Operate process/equipment according to best operating practices.
• Complete section specific interventions/initiatives as planned and agreed for all the identified positions for the specific section.
• Relief operators and carry out all tasks prescribed for these positions.
• Assist the foreman/operating staff at breakdowns and in the supervision of staff when necessary.
• Ensure accurate reporting by recording all incidents in the shift log book.
• Report all breakdowns, faulty equipment to Foreman.
• Attend progress meetings with the section training representative, line supervisor and/or mentor, coach and act on any remedial action and/or additional requirements.
• Participate in shift activities (5 why problem-solving etc).
• Understand the SHEQ requirements of the job.
• Identify and take corrective action in terms of SHEQ conditions and hazards.
• Comply with all relevant SHEQ requirements.
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Conduct regular BBS Observations.

What are we looking for?

• S4 or National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering 
• 2 years industry experience advantageous.

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As a TCS Transport Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure source activations are created timeously in TCS for printing of own timber labels for continuous supply of timber to the mill
• Ensure that the master data between SAP and TCS is always in sync
• Generate monthly invoice from TCS and send to Ngodwana for confirmation that both Forests and Ngodwana are in balance for both tons and rand value
• Import/capture mill deliveries into TCS and balance with files received from the Mill to ensure all tons are uploaded in TCS
• Check and file all Ngodwana biofuel Weighbridge tickets and investigate any errors and follow up
• Generate monthly invoice from TCS and send to Ngodwana biofuel for confirmation that both Forests and Ngodwana biofuel are in balance for both tons and rand value
• Ensure all sales are recorded by collating information received from external sources to ensure real time information and compliance to credit policy 
• Ensure source activations received from operational staff are accurately and timeously activated to avoid any delays in label printing and/or sales updates
• Perform quarterly audits at sawmill markets and hauliers by checking sales submitted against supporting documents to ensure validity of information
• Create all new suppliers submitted by Resources department in SAP and TCS systems to enable source activation creation and printing of labels
• Maintain and update FSC and control wood registers in TCS to ensure all suppliers comply with policy 
• Assist with Annual Internal and SABS audits to ensure compliance with FSC standards and requirements 

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12.
• Financial Diploma or Financial degree.
• 2 to 3 years relevant experience.
• TCS & SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Advanced excel skills.
• Valid drivers license.

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As an Employee Well-being Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

Effective EWB case management:

• Provide advice to relevant role-players on how to deal with EWB related issues e.g. addiction, work related, mental illness, trauma, financial matters and interpersonal relationships.
• Provide confidential counselling services to employees on employee personal wellbeing matters. Determine when matters need to be referred.
• Provide on-site counselling and support for employees and relevant role-players during any change processes.

Substance abuse programme:

• Research and recommend facilities with suitable treatment programmes for approval by the Regional Health and Wellness Manager.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of programme output.
• Assess the employee’s degree of dependence, assist those employees who require help to recover and monitor the employee’s progress during and after recovery.
• Provide feedback to management about attendance, compliance and the way forward.
• Annual EWB sensitivity education to relevant security personnel.
• In consultation with the OMP, determine the frequency and duration of continued testing as part of the fitness to work and rehabilitation programme.

Interacts and develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders:

• Develop partnerships with Dept of Health, NGO and other role players to implement a comprehensive EWB programme, eliminating duplication and making optimum use of relevant resources.

Operating unit EWB programme design, planning and implementation

• Review the Operating Unit EWB risk profile through identification of risks to the organisation, and risks to the individual and consider internal and external risk factors. Identify the level and type of risk on an annual basis and compile an annual programme to mitigate the risks in cooperation with the relevant stakeholders.
• Recommend training and education programmes for the operating units aimed to mitigate the EWB risks identified at the units.
• Advise and manage the specific operating unit concerning the budgets covering personnel, equipment and health contracts by compiling the annual budget and managing expenditures monthly.
• Assist in identifying and advising management of adverse EWB effects arising from workplace conditions and manage accordingly.
• Participate in the comprehensive HIV management programme.
• Participate, communicate and assist the operating unit Wellness committees as well as the peer educators committees.
• Identify peer educators, conduct train-the-trainer sessions with peer educators, support the logistics for their awareness sessions and monitor the effectiveness thereof.
• Participate in the Incapacity Ill-health process at the operating units.

Data management and interpretation:

• Maintain records in the required confidential format.
• Provide weekly, monthly and annual reports to the units as well as regional managers as required and agreed.
• Compile operating unit reports, analyse data and trends and monitor implementation of remedial action.

Develop and implement supportive EWB awareness and educational programmes Supportive EWB environment:

• Create and maintain a positive EWB environment whereby roles are clearly defined, working alliances formed, perspectives are established and roles and responsibilities agreed upon.                                                                                 

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Social Science
• Registration with the Council for Social Service Professionals
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Valid code EB driver’s license
• EAP qualification will be advantageous
• Courses in the management of dependency, trauma, self-awareness and HIV will be advantageous
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in EAP/EWB will be advantageous

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As a Clinic Manager, you will be responsible for:

Organisational health and wellbeing

• Conduct regular Health Risk Assessments (HRA) and incorporate the results in the unit Baseline Risk assessment (BRA) and the Operation Risk exposure profiles (OREP).
• Provide input and implement the Regional Health policies, procedures and Best Operating practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.
•  Manage the quality of the Health service delivery in the operating unit by setting specific objectives and driving implementation.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with the training and education programmes for the unit team and ensure the training elements are linked to the CPD requirements.
•  Manage the unit clinic team: Manage the recruitment, recognition, performance management, development and discipline of the unit team.
• Ensure statutory requirements about the Health are understood, communicated and implemented.
• Co-ordinate and manage audit findings related to Health matters and implement corrective action.
• Advise and manage the unit equipment including calibration and the OMP contracts.
• Compile the annual unit budget and manage expenditures monthly.
• Assist in identifying and advise management of adverse health effects arising from workplace conditions and manage accordingly.
• Management of compensation for injury on duty cases, occupational health illness and disability and claims procedure through the RMA for health-related matters as well as the reporting of injuries and illness to the Dept of Health and Dept of Labour as stipulated by legislation.
• Implementation and management of medical surveillance and biological monitoring programmes to ensure employees meet the inherent requirements of the relevant occupations and to ensure employees are not adversely affected by their work or working environment.
• Ensure quality control of all procedures and programmes implemented.
• Conduct regular HIV/AIDS impact surveys (e.g. Cost impact surveys, Prevalence surveys, KAP studies, HCT programmes) of identified and potential HIV/AIDS risks which could materially affect the Company’s profitability and image. Develop and implement control systems to minimise risks in conjunction, where applicable, with Senior Management and external consultants.
• Develop partnerships with Dept of Health, NGO and other role players to implement a comprehensive healthcare programme, eliminating duplication and making optimum use of relevant resources.
• Manage the updating of health records of Sappi’s employees on the SAP system. Ensure quality control and confidentiality of all data captured on the SAP system to ensure employee data is available for 40 years after the employee has left the services of the company.
• Compile unit reports analyse data and trends and monitor implementation of remedial action.
• Participate, communicate and assist the operating unit Health and Safety committees as well as the Risk Management forum every month.
• Implement education and awareness programmes based on the Health Risks identified.
• Ensure medication management is conducted as prescribed by legislation regarding purchasing, storage of medication, diagnosing and prescribing and managing discarded stock.
• Implement medical waste management as prescribed by legislation, negotiate competitive rates with service providers, audit the service providers to ensure cradle-to-grave principles are adhered to and educate all employees exposed.
• Provide primary emergency care, treat minor illnesses refer as necessary to the OMP and cooperate with external doctors in the treatment of workers.
• Case manage the treatment process, until maximum medical improvement and review returning employees, regarding their fitness for returning to work after illness or injury.
• Evaluate the first aid training to ensure compliance with risk, adapt training programmes and the first aid bag contents accordingly and implement regular education/scenario sessions with the First Aiders.

Medical aid fund management

• Implement prevention programmes to mitigate high claims and adverse health effects.
• Implement a process whereby the medical aid scheme refunds the unit for services rendered to the members to ensure sustainability for the health services at Sappi.

Disability management

• Manage the Incapacity Ill-health process at the operating units through training, and liaising with the Insurer and the health service providers.
• Conduct annual trend analyses, make recommendations and implement corrective actions.
• Advice on environmental accessibility audit with corrective actions through site assessments and considering inherent requirements of the job.

What are we looking for?

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing (3/4 years)
• Diploma in Occupational Health, (1 year),
• Occupational health certificates in Pharmacology, Audiometry, Spirometry and Emergency Care
• Registration with South African Nursing Council
• Registration with South African Society for Occupational Health Nurses.
• Two years’ experience in the Occupational Health field  
• Diploma in Diagnoses and treatment (PHC) will be advantageous
• NIMART and HCT will be advantageous
• Health Risk Assessment will be advantageous

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This role reports into the Scientist I

As an Analyst II you will be responsible for:

• Perform chemical analyses and deliver accurate testing by following predefined work procedures in the laboratory in support of product quality control, research or product development purposes and routine analysis
• Plan, coordinate and execute experiments and chemical analyses based on a daily and weekly laboratory schedule as per established test procedures, work instructions and prescribed experimental conditions. Take over the analyses assigned to other team members in case of backlogs due to slow work or absence.
• Optimise the use of the correct equipment, materials, chemicals and consumables for the type of test according to work instructions and time constraints
• Record all experiment results, trials and investigations in the prescribed format on log sheets and in notebooks. Consolidate the experiment results as per prescribed format.
• Perform daily quality checks on a sample of the work performed by Analyst I and guide the improvement of analyses and the logging of results.
• Review unusual test results and deviations from the Analyst I and guide on how to correct  
• Train junior and new employees on the chemical safety data sheets for the chemicals used in experiments
• Conduct daily inspection to ensure work area and laboratory equipment are clean and neat.
• Read research or project proposals for own understanding before starting the analysis as designed by the technician or scientist.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of consumables, consumables include gloves, glassware, paper towels, plastic bags etc.
• Make suggestions to the supervisor on how consumables and chemicals could be reduced to save cost.
• Assemble standard laboratory equipment components using pre-defined standards.
• Perform internal calibration and validations of laboratory equipment such as dosimats, dispensers, ovens, burettes, water baths and balances and record in respective logbooks.
• Act as the first line of support if standard laboratory equipment has a fault. Identify the issue and resolve if possible. If the issue is more complex, refer to the supervisor's resolution.
• Log own work hours against assigned projects in the prescribed logging system.
• Provide input to the supervisor on the structure of the weekly work schedule by giving an opinion of the capabilities and the capacity of the junior members of the team.
• Use the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) as stated in the laboratory procedures for each type of experiment or test.
• Store the PPE correctly by hygiene requirements and to preserve the condition of the PPE. Report defective PPE to the Laboratory Technician immediately. Request replacement PPE – do not work with defective equipment.
• Dispose of waste according to the correct procedures in designated bins.
• Report hazards, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions to the supervisor immediately.
• Participate in departmental safety meetings to share safety moments.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• Diploma or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification in a relevant field such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or Pulp and Paper would be an advantage.
• A valid driver's licence (Code B) would be advantageous.
• 2-years’ relevant experience.