Current Vacancies at Sappi

As a Fitter & Turner, you will be responsible for:

• Perform inspections on workshop machinery and equipment daily and maintain the equipment when necessary, using suitable tools and equipment
• Participate in and execute proactive maintenance activities for example RCA’s and failure analysis
• Perform breakdown overhauls on unplanned equipment failures, as well as on scheduled/planned work
• Overhauling of pumps,gearboxes,agitators and other pieces of equipment in the fitting section
• Fit, assemble, grind, machine, and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain machinery and equipment
• Machine a variety of equipment and components on the boring mill as and when required
• Perform overhauls of any piece of equipment in the plant, for example, pumps, gearboxes, rolls, fans, mixers, blowers, feeders, screw compressors, grabs, etc using all machines available such as lathes, vertical/horizontal boring mills, milling and drilling machines, grinding and shaping machines
• Manufacture various components such as shafts, bushes, pins, flanges, etc for all types of Plant equipment
• Rig up to 2.5 T during standard maintenance activities
• Complete sketches of work when no drawings are available and share knowledge with other Fitter/Turners in the Workshop
• Perform any other assigned tasks that fall within the scope of a Fitter and Turner

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 and N3 Engineering 
• Recognised trade test certificate as a Fitter and Turner
• 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be considered advantageous

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Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize Equipment: Develop strategies for maximum equipment efficiency.
• Engineering Support: Provide installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for DCS, QCS, VSD Drives, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain Electrical Integrity: Oversee our 132kV yard and 11kV power reticulation system.
• Project Management: Manage capital projects in line with Sappi standards.
• Identify Improvements: Justify capital expenditure for new equipment and upgrades.
• Contract Management: Negotiate and ensure compliance with engineering contracts.
• Ensure Safety: Maintain a safe work environment per legal regulations.
• Lead the Team: Develop and align the electrical engineering team with organizational goals.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering (4-year program) or National Higher Diploma in Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competence (Factories).
• Relevant management qualification; Professional Engineer registration is a plus.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience; Pulp and Paper industry experience is advantageous.

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This role reports into the Procurement Specialist

As a Commodity Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for tactical, non-category managed, products and as per sourcing strategy, framework and procurement policy.
• Perform analysis of business requirements such as supply markets, supply chains, demand patterns and commodity strategies.
• Negotiate optimum commercial agreements for short (one-year) and medium-term (three-year) contracts.
• Draft and conclude supply agreements and service level agreements for tactical, non-category managed goods and services.
• Consult with the Legal department to draft supply agreements.
• Ensure that all materials and services are sourced and procured according to specification; following the procurement policy and/or as detailed in the sourcing strategy.
• Highlight potential opportunities for items to be placed on contract.
• Implement and/or follow effective expediting procedures and monitor non-compliance.
• Negotiate supplier payment terms unless already negotiated by commodity and/or sourcing managers.
• Compile motivations for deviation from standard payment terms.
• Maintain an effective supplier database.
• Develop existing and identify new suppliers to effectively reduce the total cost of ownership associated with the procurement of products and services.
• Monitor and track supplier performance against service level agreements including quality control where required.
• Identification and implementation of inventory and working capital reduction initiatives.
• Perform supplier audits as required.
• Implement, where required, stock management, sale of by-products and redundant spares.
• Analysis and interpretation of accounting data and transactions for budgeting process and variance reporting.
• Assist internal customers in identifying opportunities and engagement for ESD suppliers.
• Perform benchmarking on price, cost and supply chain effectiveness.
• Execute cost savings plans and track against targets.
• Develop business cases when required.
• Develop and maintain internal customer service relationships.
• Load and maintain contract pricing on the SAP system.
• Promote and help achieve Sappi’s BBBEE preferential procurement and enterprise development objectives and targets.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual operational reports on performance.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant Degree or Diploma/ NQF Level 6-7
• A minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in industrial, procurement or materials management environment and Finance.
• Experience in the technical and/or manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• SAP MM experience would be advantageous.

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As an Instrumentation Mechanician, your role includes:

• Installing, commissioning, modifying, and maintaining instrument installations and DCS equipment to meet Engineering and Production standards.
• Optimizes Process Controls: Optimizes process control systems (DCS) through loop tuning and fault-finding to ensure performance requirements are met.
• Repairs and Replaces Instruments: Removes, cleans, repairs, and replaces defective instruments using appropriate hand tools.
• Assembles and Calibrates: Reassembles instruments and calibrates readings to ensure accurate function according to standards.
• Maintains Records: Records calibrations, parts used, and maintains inventory of spare parts.
• Creates Documentation: Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to document changes made to instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Supports Team Efforts: Performs assigned duties to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Promotes Safety and Compliance: Understands and adheres to Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) requirements, investigates incidents, identifies root causes of non-conformances, and maintains workplace cleanliness.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Recognized Instrumentation Trade Certificate accredited by Manpower or SETA.
• Preferably, a minimum of 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience, with a strong emphasis on instrumentation fault finding within an industrial setting.
• Experience with Profibus would be advantageous.

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As a Helper - Rigging, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting Riggers with breakdowns and opportunity maintenance.
• Taking out work permits according to the Sappi policy.
• Perform 60 second risk assessment as per Sappi policy.
• Good housekeeping.
• Working overtime and doing standby.
• Communication with riggers/artisans during rigging operations.
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing risks associated with a task to be performed.
• Move and transport equipment in workplace.
• Execute assigned scheduled and / or planned maintenance tasks.  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Grade 12 / Matric / N3 with Mathematics and Science.
• Previous Rigging experience.
• Valid drivers licence.

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As a Operator Relief : Boiler Attendant , you will be responsible to:

• Takes and hand over shift.
• Conducts a section walkabout to inspect plant for start-up and completes checklist
• Checks on coal bunker levels at the beginning of every shift.
• Cleans Hydro Seals on Boiler’s.
• Slices and breaks up ash clinkers.
• Initiates light up of Boilers, after instruction from Process Controller: Steam.
• Blows soot on the boilers by operating soot blowers, after instruction from Process Controller: Steam.
• Maintain coal supply to Coal fired boiler.
• Assists Process Controller: Steam with plant operation.
• Clears blockages on grit hoppers on boilers.
• Reports defects or any unsafe conditions.
• Collects ash samples from each boiler, crushes the ash, numbers the containers and takes them to the laboratory on instruction from Process Controller: Steam.
• Collects Boiler water samples and deliver them to the demin plant operator on instruction from Process Controller: Steam.
• Keeps Grit refiring hoppers on CFB’s clean.
• Remove and replace covers on Hydro seals and jammed stokers for cleaning.
• Carries out Plant related tasks on instruction from the Supervisor.
• HP cleaning of Boilers.
• Assist Process Controller Steam with all related tasks at Power
• Station e.g. Opening and Closing of Valves.

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and/or N3 Engineering Certificate (4 subjects).
• Minimum of (3) months experience as a Process Trainee.

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As a Process Manager, you will be responsible for : 

• Continually seek opportunities for the enhancement of productivity and quality by applying Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Manages the plant operations to ensure the optimum utilisation of all resources.
• Manages the shut process for effective execution.
• Reviewing, initiating and implementing BOP standards and procedures.
• Drive and mobilise the shift team and MDT to achieve OEE targets.
• Investigating and preventing CSR's.
• Ensuring the correct items are in stock to mitigate production risks.
• Set goals and appraises immediate subordinates.
• Ensures competency of all subordinates through adequate training, assessments and coaching.
• Coordinate and engage the MDT - prioritise work amongst all disciplines.
• Manage risks & ensure alignment between disciplines & ensure investigations are completed timeously.
• Ensure that reoccurrences of incidents are prevented & conduct RCA's & incidental work.
• Effective communication to all shifts i.e. strategy formulation, team goals, training plans & day-to-day interventions.
• Implement changes as and when required
• Holding people accountable through engagement and implement disciplinary action where necessary.
• Forecasts and prepares annual capital, fixed and variable cost budgets, controls these and reports monthly on status thereof.
• Overtime management and reporting thereof.
• Ensures that the section complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements (OHS Act, Environmental Regulations) by implementing the necessary control measures and rectifying non-conformances.
• Ensures plant’s conformance to the OHSAct 18000, ISO 9002 and ISO 14000 systems
• Communicates with the internal / external suppliers / customers
• Responds to customer feedback and takes corrective action when required.
• Understand & comply with all SHEQ requirements of the job.
• Carries out BBS Observations
• Identify and take corrective action in terms of SHEQ conditions and hazards.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Drive sustainability targets i.e. (fibre loss/energy usage and water usage)

  What are we looking for? 

• BSc Degree or BTech or equivalent
• Computer Literate (Complete MS Office Package)
• SAP would be advantageous
• 5 - 8 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 2 years at supervisory level
• 3 years’ experience in a paper mill production environment would be advantageous.

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As a Gum Chipper Operator, you will be responsible to:

• Conducts Plant inspection to ensure that the equipment is in a safe working condition.
• Operates fork lift to transport chipper Knives, bed knives.
• Prepare Gum Plant up to Screens for start-up and shut down according to production and quality requirements.
• Monitors chipping process in respect of quality and takes corrective action where necessary e.g.(high fines, excessive slivers and cards)
• Clear blockages in chipper spout, conveyors etc.
• Changes knives, bed knife as and when required.
• Assist Engineering staff with plant maintenance e.g. changing knife holders, Wear plates, conveyor idlers change, etc.
• Conducts Isolation permits on request from Eng. And Cleaning Staff.
• Operates Over Head Crane to clear blockages.
• Monitor Silo levels.
• Use of Safety harness when operating Chipper.
• Cleans bark strainer and sand settling out bays below Aero conveyor and stairway.
• Reports on all defects and equipment malfunctions to Pulp Foreman and Eng. Personnel.
• Regularly Inspects equipment for preventative maintenances purposes.
• Ensure Timber rotation is taking place
• Instructs Contractors feeding and offloading logs of daily shift plans.
• Random quality checks on trucks delivering logs for compliance.
• Ensure regular inspection of Safety harness, send to riggers for compliances
• Complete section checklist and log book.

What are we looking for?

• N3 Pulp and Paper (4 subjects)
• Minimum of (1 to 3) years’ experience within the paper making environment.
• Computer Literacy (SAP & MS Office)
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous

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As a Site Supervisor: Projects you will be responsible for:

• Assist management in identifying risks and issues that can impact project delivery, looking at contingency plans, and mitigating actions
• Monitor the outcome of the project, tracking the performance of all contractors, vendors, and other involved entities
• Monitor mechanical project upgrades or modifications to plant or process equipment
• Participate in the adjudication and technical bid clarification process on projects
• Inspect and approve contractor or supplier quality assurance and resource plans
• Monitor contractor performance concerning compliance with Mill standard installation, safety standards, and quality of workmanship
• Communicate concisely and effectively with plant operations and engineering teams
• Implement effective document control from project conception to final handover
• Assist & support Project engineers in drafting new or amending mill engineering standards
• Compile documents and progress reports, schedule project meetings, update project plans, and organise project documentation related to all related projects

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering  (N6/National Diploma Mechanical Engineering/ related field)
• 5 - 8 years of extensive experience with mechanical engineering projects in heavy industry
• Completion of accredited training in Project Management will be considered advantageous

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As an Electrician, you will be responsible for:  

• Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Ensure optimum plant availability by efficient diagnosis, repair and maintenance of all electrical systems and equipment.
• Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Inspects electrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating conditions, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Overhaul AC and DC motors and perform series of tests on each motor to determine the condition of the motor windings, insulation and core lamination during this process.

What are we looking for? 

• Matric and/or N2 (4 subjects)
• N3 Advantageous
• Electrical Trade test Certificate
• 5 Years post apprentice experience (preferable)
• Must have electrical fault-finding experience in an industrial environment