Current Vacancies at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Temp Reliever Uptakes to assist production in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.

As a Temp Reliever Uptakes, 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 related industry experience advantageous

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 the role) 
• Market-leading leave benefits 
• Employee wellbeing benefits 

Closing Date: 20 October 2023

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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

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We’re on the lookout for an experienced Manager: Civil to take responsibility for the oversight of the design, construction, and maintenance management of civil and structural infrastructure.  

As a Manager: Civil, you will be responsible for:

• Manage SHEQ requirements for all service providers at Sappi: Civils
• Guide and monitor the civil teams on the correct isolation and lockout procedures when performing maintenance work
• Support ISO9000 (Quality Management System), ISO14001 (Environmental Management Standards), ISO50001 (Energy Management System), and OHSAS 18000 (Health and Safety Management System) for engineering in the section
• Ensure adherence to legislation (National Building Regulations, Municipal bylaws, Asbestos Abatement Regulations etc.) and participate in Plant Safety Committee meetings
• Drive the use of plant reliability monitoring techniques to ensure proactive maintenance and reduce downtime
• Review and update civil maintenance strategies of the mill's facilities, buildings, roads, structures, services, and hydraulic structures
• Continuously improve civil and structural maintenance through the implementation of preventative maintenance
• Monitor maintenance work in progress on a daily basis.  Take corrective actions for any deviations from the schedules
• Define, technically justify, motivate, and drive optimal plant improvement initiatives through technical investigations via the asset maintenance management practice
• Involvement in the initial stages leading up to the execution of projects, including planning, budget preparation, review of safety requirements, identification and specification of the requirements by other built environment professionals, and soliciting expertise from various stakeholders (land surveyors, geotechnical engineers, architects, and other discipline professionals)
• Manage small to meduim project for infrastructure renewals and capital projects
• Inspection of completed projects to ensure that all spesifications, codes and regulatory requirements have been satisfied and safety issues addressed
• Scoping of civil and structural infrastructure work and method statements
• Participate in the annual civil maintenance budgeting process to meet the maintenance strategy by tracking and monitor costs against planned budget for all civil costs in the mill
• Plan RFQ and tenders in conjunction with Procurement in accordance with the maintenance strategy as and when the needs arises
• Manage contractors and contracts against SLA’s and scopes to ensure efficient and safe delivery
• Oversee the section's maintenance team's recruitment, recognition, performance management, remuneration, development, and discipline

What are we looking for?

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 5 + years relevant experience in a heavy industry
• Maintenance Management experience within a manufacturing/mining industry would be advantageous
• Construction Management experience within a large construction industry would be advantageous

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 the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 18 October 2023