Job Opportunities at Sappi

As a Bale Line Assistant Uptakes #3, you will be responsible for:

• Assist with startup and shut down of various operations throughout  the bale line from the cutter to the Unitizer.
• Assist with the availability of  packaging materials for bales (wire, wrapper, ink for labelling).
• Safe operation of overhead crane/hoist for loading wire and wrapper rolls to the respective equipment.
• Report problematic equipment affecting process.
• Assist with autonomous maintenance on units as and when required to maximise efficiency on plant.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping (Achieve and maintain 5 S).
• Ensure that high level of safety standards are maintained in area.
• Assist with the issuing of clearances and isolations according to isolation procedure standards.
• Assist with first line troubleshooting and actioning of defects on the bale line to ensure that downtime is minimised.
• Assist with ensuring quality and appearance of wrapped bales are to customer satisfaction.
• Assist with dryer cleaning during sheet breaks and shuts.
• Perform adhoc duties during incidental and maintenance shuts as requested by the shift supt.

What are we looking for? 

• Matric with Maths and Physical Science or N3 Pulp and Paper with Maths and Science.
• 6 months industry experience.

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 

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As a Maintenance Support Instruments (Foreman), you will be responsible for: 

• Assess equipment, materials, and labour needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks to ensure that maintenance activities meet district standards and resolve the defined issue(s) while reducing wasted resources.
• Collaborate with others (e.g., contractors, vendors, etc.) to implement and maintain services and/or programs.
• Coordinate services and activities of outside contractors as assigned to ensure that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner and that it meets Mill’s standards and objectives.
• Directly assigned maintenance staff in resolving maintenance issues to ensure that Mill sections are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records to provide up-to-date references and comply with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle(s) to ensure their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives.
• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities to ensure that maintenance issues are resolved, and projects are completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner.
• Prepare a variety of program-mandated documents and reports to document activities and comply with Mill and/or legal requirements.
• Prioritise and assign system-related work orders to skilled maintenance staff to ensure that the section is maintained in a safe working/learning environment and meets guidelines within the approved budget.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Integrating and aligning with lean manufacturing.
• Drive SAP to ensure proper maintenance standards, asset utilisation, planning forecast, and maintenance execution.
• Passion to drive and excel performance on the machine.
• Manage and assist in RCAs to implementation and improve on Predictive maintenance.

What are we looking for?

• Post Matric Certificate / Diploma / NQF level 5 - 6
• Recognised Trade Certificate (Manpower/Seta accredited)
•  3 - 5 years’ plant operations experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• Valid driving license
• Pulp and Paper industry experience advantageous
• SAP knowledge 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 upon the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

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As a Stores Administrator, you will be responsible for: 

• Daily recon of diesel Movements on SAP.
• Receipt of diesel deliveries on SAP.
• Compile stores and MRP Month end reports.
• Assist with the management of stores' fixed costs (within budget) and issue fixed cost reports.
• Manage all store procedures and works instruction on the Sappi system.
• Manage timekeeping of all store’s personnel.
• Manage and update the standby lists on the system and worksheet.
• Administer the 5S system, housekeeping, and updating noticeboards.
• Manage and ensure compliance with the BBS observations as per requirement.
• Arrange functions as and when required.
• Manage and control redundant materials MRP process and measurement on worksheets, Xcontent, and sale/discarding of redundant items.
• Schedule meetings and taking minutes
• Manage the stores drivers and vehicles to ensure effective and safe utilisation in compliance with the road traffic act and all other Laws and Bylaws.
• Manage the deliveries and collection of the repairable stock materials to be collected or delivered by the store’s drivers as per the repairable MRP process.
• Create and maintain the driver’s PDP documents on the system.
• Manage all general administrative duties, including travel arrangements, stores filing system, and control of stationery.
• Stand in for stock MRP controller during absences.
• Create purchase requisitions, picking slip, and service acceptance on SAP.
• Coordinate the training plan and requirements ensuring all legal requirements are completed as necessary.
• Coach and train new employees in the area of responsibility

 What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science.
• NQF5 or equivalent Secretarial/Office Administration Qualification.
• 3 Years’ Experience in Administration
• Microsoft Office Package
• Risk/Safety Systems Experience
• Valid Driving License
• SAP experience - SAP PM, RTP and CO will 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 upon the role)
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

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As a Storeman, you will be responsible for:

• Receive materials as per the receiving procedure and SAP process
• Ensure quality checks on selected materials
• Ensure bin materials in the correct bins according to SAP
• Ensure daily material counts as required from the MRP Controller whilst issuing and binning the materials
• Handle or transport the materials in a careful and safe manner
• Issue materials as per issuing procedure and deliver said materials to the plant
• Relocate materials to new storage bins as and when required
• Maintain the security of the stores at all times by controlling and limiting access to the stores' area
• Perform housekeeping with the team – focus on the area of responsibility, and ensure the stores comply with the 5S principles
• Ensure that the physical stock in the bin is as per SAP
• Work shifts if and when required
• Obtain licenses to operate vehicles within the stores including overhead crane
• Do the materials maintenance activities as per schedule
• Perform relevant tasks requested from Stores Supervisor/ Materials Manager
• Co-ordinate with plant on receiving and delivering of materials
• Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing day-to-day risks
• Report accidents, injuries, and fires immediately to the Stores Supervisor or Safety Representative
• Accountable for ensuring adherence to all safety BP’s, procedures and BBS practices.
• Ensure adherence to specific regulatory requirements

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 (Maths and Science)
• EB Motor Vehicle Licence
• 1 year clerical and engineering stores experience

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