Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, pharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer ...
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 a Manager : Utilities to ensure that the plant meets budgeted output, optimise plant efficiency, manage VP & Fixed costs, maintenance planning and SHE performance by leading and managing engineering/maintenance activities and operations activities
As a Manager: Utilities, you will be responsible to:
- Continually seek opportunities for the enhancement of the productivity and quality by applying TPM and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Plans the plant operations to ensure the optimum utilisation of all resources.
- Plans and manage shut and maintenance plans within the section.
- Initiating and implementing engineering and maintenance standards and procedures.
- 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.
What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience
- BSc Degree or B-Tech or equivalent
- GCC Factories – Advantageous.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience of which 3 years working on a Boiler operations/ maintenance.
- 2 years’ Supervisory 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 the role)
- Market-leading leave benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits
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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 to international markets. Guided by our values of safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions executed with speed, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe working environment.
- We are seeking a self-starting Technical Training Officer: Mechanical to conduct accredited mechanical training for apprentices, artisans, and skilled engineering employees. The incumbent will conduct unaccredited mechanical short courses for general worker skills upliftment and the local communities around Sappi operations.
This position reports to the Learning Manager
As a Technical Training Officer: Mechanical, you will be responsible for:
- Deliver theoretical and practical training in Mechanical disciplines aligned to apprenticeship programmes, trade requirements, and operational training needs.
- Prepare apprentices for formative, summative, and trade test assessments through structured coaching, practical exposure, and trade test readiness programmes.
- Conduct learner assessments, provide developmental feedback, and maintain assessment integrity, compliance documentation, and learner records.
- Develop and update technical training material, practical exercises, assessments, and community skills programmes aligned to current industry and plant requirements.
- Facilitate classroom and workshop-based training for apprentices, employees, and community learners to build technical competence and workplace readiness.
- Coordinate apprentice recruitment, selection, registration, and progression activities in line with organisational and SETA requirements.
- Monitor learner progress, provide one-on-one coaching and support, and implement interventions to improve learner performance and successful programme completion.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, HR, Skills Development, SETAs, and external stakeholders to support artisan development and succession planning initiatives.
- Ensure all training activities comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards, assessment requirements, quality systems, and governance processes.
- Maintain training resources, consumables, learner portfolios, attendance registers, and assessment records while driving continuous improvement in training delivery and learning technologies.
What are we looking for?
- Grade 12 with Maths (not Maths Literacy) and Science
- Trade-tested qualified – mechanical (fitting and turning)
- 3 years’ experience as an artisan in a manufacturing environment
- Qualification as an assessor and/or moderator would be advantageous
- Experience as a training facilitator would be advantageous
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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 Assistant Accountant to maintain accurate and timeous receipting of raw materials, efficient preparation of inventory reconciliations and recording of various accounting transactions whilst adhering to financial deadlines.
As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for:
- Upload raw material data from the weighbridge system into SAP
- Issue of certain raw materials not on BOMs to cost centres
- Timber balancing (Saiccor weighbridge compared to Forests calculations)
- Prepare weekly raw materials usage reports for relevant stakeholders
- Forward weighbridge reports on waste/raw materials as required
- Manage petty cash
- Participate in Raw Materials and Finished goods stock counts
- Prepare monthly General Ledger, Customer and Vendor Reconciliations
- Reconciliation and confirmation of foreign inter-company balances
- Prepare tax pack schedules for the Tax department
- Assist with capex-related transactions
What are we looking for?
- BCom degree in Accounting/Costing or a relevant qualification
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing 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 to fast-track your career within Sappi
- Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
- Market-leading leave benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits
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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 a Fitter to perform maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment to ensure optimum plant availability.
As a Fitter you will be responsible for:
- Maintenance, overhaul and repair of machinery and equipment
- Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment
- Scope and plan work orders as required
- Complete works orders
- Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
- Perform fault finding on equipment and participate in RCA's
- Perform daily and weekly route and plant inspections; and report all defects
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping
What are we looking for?
- Matric plus full N2 Mechanical Engineering Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
- N3 Mechanical Engineering would be an advantage
- Recognised Fitter Trade Test Certificate
- Sappi Internal Artisan Development Program or Apprenticeship would be an advantage
- 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering/industrial environment
- Valid driver’s licence would be an advantage
- Rotable overhaul experience would be an advantage
- Roll Fitting experience would be an advantage
- SAP experience in a manufacturing industry would be an advantage
- Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
- The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
- Must be able to perform standby duties, and at times required to work overtime at short notice
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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 Environmental Manager - KwaZulu Natal to provide Sappi Forests with environmental knowledge, thereby enabling it to manage its environmental performance to international standards and thus achieve FSC and PEFC certification and accreditation to other relevant standards.
As an Environmental Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Identify, assesses and evaluate the potential environmental risk to Sappi Forests' through the risk assessment process to recommend mitigatory actions to manage these risks
- Investigate current impacts of forestry operations on the environment by assessing and analysing audit and assessment information to reduce and minimise these impacts.
- Conduct internal environmental audits through a standard audit process to identify conformance with environmental policies and procedures
- Develop strategic and tactical plans (weeding plans, environmental burning programmes, catchment management plans etc) for districts and plantations by providing technical environmental knowledge to ensure environmental standards are maintained
- Provide technical input to EIA's, wetland delineation, weed control, problem animal control, burning of permanently unplanted areas, waste management and any other activity by applying environmental knowledge and expertise to ensure that forestry activities are legally compliant
- Provide technical environmental support by liaising with managers in preparation for and during external (FSC and PEFC) audits to ensure certification is maintained
- Maintain and promote environmental awareness to internal and external stakeholders through regular consultation and environmental reporting to keep stakeholders informed
- Participate in government/NGO initiatives by contributing and participating in broader landscape projects that promote Sappi as a responsible custodian of land (Stewardship, catchment management programmes)
- Provide technical environmental knowledge by contributing to technical working groups to guide the development and implementation of forestry-related regulations and certification standards
What are we looking for?
- An MSc degree in the natural sciences of Botany, Zoology, or Environmental Management
- Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
- 5 years relevant experience
- Valid Driver’s license
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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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 are on the lookout for an experienced Fitter to ensure optimum plant availability by practising efficient maintenance, overhauling and repaire of all machinery and equipment/ mechanical systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
As a Fitter you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
- Reporting all unsafe acts to the Maintenance Foreman, draws spares from Stores – picking list on the computer, etc.
- Fitting, assembling, grinding and shaping metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
- Performing any other allocated tasks that fall within the scope of a Fitter, will be required to work standby and overtime.
- Identification and development of Annual and Incidental Shut Scope and Execution Programme applicable to all Plants in area of responsibility.
- Doing daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed Check-List, will cover breakdowns after hours and weekends on a standby basis.
- Understanding the SHEQ requirements of the Section, investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identifies root causes of non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
- Scheduling maintenance of Plant according to SAP Notifications and Planned Schedules, and does fault finding on systems during breakdown and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum.
What are we looking for?
- Matric & N2 Engineering (N3 Desirable)
- Trade Tested Certificate
minimum 5 years fitting experience with experience in the following
- hydraulics
- pumps
- gearboxes
Experience within the pulp and paper operation will be advantagueos as well
minimum 5 years fitting experience with experience in the following
- hydraulics
- pumps
- gearboxes
- Experience within the pulp and paper operation will be advantagueos as well
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
- Market leading leave benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits
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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 a Core Cutter to ensure the continuous supply of correctly sized cores to the KLB and NP machines by manually cutting cores to the required specifications, loading and replenishing core supplies, and issuing core plugs and discs to support uninterrupted winder operations.
- The role also includes operating a forklift when required to load and unload materials safely and efficiently.
As a Core Cutter, you will be responsible for:
- Core Cutting: Cut cores accurately to the required sizes and specifications for KLB and Newsprint winders, including cutting inner and outer cores for special orders when required.
- Core Supply and Issuing: Load correctly sized cores into the designated core trolley compartments and issue them to the relevant winders and Wrapline to ensure an uninterrupted production supply.
- Material Handling and Storage: Offload, handle and store incoming cores, core plugs and steel tips safely, using a forklift when required.
- Core Preparation and Processing: Operate slotting and expanding machines to insert steel tips into core ends when required, ensuring cores are prepared according to operational requirements.
- Stock Control and Record-Keeping: Accurately record all materials received and issued to winders and Wrapline to maintain proper stock control and material traceability.
- Quality Control and Sampling: Cut core samples and submit them to the Paper Laboratory for testing to ensure compliance with the required quality standards.
- Housekeeping and Waste Management: Maintain a clean and safe working environment by cleaning the KLB and Newsprint core cutter reject bins, dust-extraction bins, work areas and surrounding waste-bin areas, and moving empty pallets to the designated pallet yard.
- Safety and Operational Compliance: Adhere strictly to all prescribed safety procedures when operating core-cutting equipment, machinery and forklifts, and carry out shift supervisor instructions, particularly during production shutdowns.
What are we looking for?
- Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
- Minimum of one (1) year relevant manufacturing experience within the Pulp and Paper industry.
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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 lockout for a Laboratory Analyst(Shift). You will be responsible for accurately analysing various samples, ensuring the quality of our products, and contributing to the efficiency of our operations.
As a Laboratory Analyst(Shift), you will be responsible to:
- Accurately analyse various samples using standard laboratory techniques
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Evaluate the quality of results obtained prior to reporting and take relevant actions on deviations
- Calibrates and verifies the accuracy of all relevant equipment before the commencement of the shift
- Comply with all ISO methods for the test performed
- Testing final product for sale purposes
- Analyse and report special samples requested by the plant
- Enter results into the computer using Laboratory Information System (LIS) software program
- Hand over analytical testing that is in progress to the next analyst
- Accountable for the correct use of PPE, housekeeping, and general safety applicable to tests performed
- Identification, communication and mitigation of risks
What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience
- Matric with Maths and Physical Science/ N3 Pulp and Paper
- Chemistry/ Lab related qualification will be advantageous
- 6 months of Laboratory experience in the Pulp and Paper industry
- Computer Literacy (MS Office)
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
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- Sappi requires a Business Process Engineer: Logistics to drive the development of detailed business requirements and coordinate the analysis, design, development, testing and deployment of Distribution planning and execution processes.
As a Business Process Engineer: Logistics you will be responsible for:
Drive the process of defining business requirements for new IT solutions
- Develop a thorough understanding of the business area’s short, medium- and long-term objectives and its current business processes.
- Review current state processes and identify problem areas, inefficiencies and control weaknesses. Proactively identify improvement opportunities.
- Educate/support business colleagues on current and future system capabilities/system solutions to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide specific business area subject matter input and facilitate the development of business requirements for new or improved business and system processes. Use techniques such as brainstorming, document analysis, focus groups, requirements workshops and prototyping to obtain complete and accurate business requirements.
- Evaluate requirements against the business objectives of the specific functional area and highlight where the planned changes are misaligned.
- Prioritise and validate requirements and obtain approval as per the agreed framework for the scope of the solution. Develop the business case that reflects the value and cost of the changes.
Solution design
- Evaluate and develop solution options to present to business. Research best practice inside and outside Sappi to take into consideration.
- Develop detailed business process flows and include how technology solutions will enable the business processes.
- Analyse the proposed changes against existing processes to determine the change impact.
- Recommend solution alternatives to business owners.
- Drive the development of a specific area’s functional specifications (business controls, system functions, information flows, system controls). Document business rules, the data dictionary/glossary and data models as applicable. Use Sappi standards for business process and system notation as well as data definitions. Ensure that functional specifications are detailed enough to enable technical design.
- Develop the transition plans including any parallel runs, phased roll-outs and change, communication and training plans.
- Assist in the identification of risks and issues related to business requirements or the solution design.
Support delivery and implementation
- Provide input into system configuration activities by collaborating with IT and solutions partners to ensure that specific functional requirements are addressed.
- Analyse the impact of requirement or scope changes and make recommendations to the business owners on how to mitigate it.
- Contribute to the development of the system testing approach, test cases, test data and testing scenarios (including regression and negative testing).
- Participate in user acceptance testing. Provide detailed feedback on whether the developed solution meets the documented business requirements.
- Provide regular updates and reports to business owners.
- Assist with the deployment of a structured change plan including stakeholder updates, communication, training and training manuals.
- Support the business to track the benefits of the new solutions.
- Review problem logs and identify the root causes of repetitive business issues.
What we are looking for?
- A Degree / Diploma in Supply Chain, Information Technology or Industrial Engineering
- 5-8 years functional area experience or relevant business experience
- SAP modules: Transportation Management (TM), SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM/WM) & Sales and Distribution (SD)
- Previous experience functioning in two or more major SAP IT related projects
- Relevant SAP certification will be an advantage
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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 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
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
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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 are on the lookout for a Storeman to ensure all equipment is delivered to respective customers correctly, undamaged, and timeously, while taking full accountability for the efficient receiving, storage, and maintenance of all stock items.
As a Storeman, you will be responsible for:
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
- Risk & Safety Management: Create a safe work environment by identifying and managing day-to-day risks, conducting 60-second risk assessments when required, and adhering to all safety Best Practices (BPs), procedures, BBS practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Incident Reporting & Inspections: Immediately report all accidents, injuries, and fires to the Stores Supervisor or Safety Representative; conduct stores housekeeping walkabouts and inspections, taking prompt corrective action where needed.
- 5S & Environmental Compliance: Achieve and maintain 5S status across area of responsibility, ensuring waste bins do not overflow, and executing proper waste separation and disposal.
Stores Operations
- Receiving & Quality Control: Receive all materials strictly according to the receiving procedure and SAP process, performing simple quality checks on selected incoming materials.
- Binning & Inventory Management: Bin materials in correct SAP locations, perform daily material counts as required by the MRP Controller while issuing/binning, and ensure physical bin stock matches SAP records exactly.
- Material Issuing & Transport: Carefully and safely handle, transport, and issue materials according to standard procedures, delivering required materials directly to the plant.
- Storage Maintenance & Relocation: Relocate materials to new storage bins as required, execute scheduled materials maintenance activities, and maintain continuous stores security by strictly controlling and limiting access.
- Operational Readiness & Licensing: Obtain and maintain valid licenses to operate vehicles and machinery within the stores (including overhead cranes), and work shifts as needed to support operational demands.
- Supervisory Support: Perform additional relevant tasks and operational support as requested by the Stores Supervisor or Materials Manager.
Communication
- Plant Coordination: Coordinate effectively with plant personnel regarding the receiving, dispatch, and delivery of materials.
Administration
- After-Hours Logging & PPE Issuing: Accurately complete the after-hours delivery logbook daily and execute the daily after-hours issuing of PPE.
- Shift Handover: Complete and maintain the Shift Handover logbook to ensure seamless operational continuity across shifts.
What are we looking for?
- Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Physical Science.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in clerical duties and engineering stores management.
- SAP knowledge and experience will be highly advantageous.
- Valid driver's license.
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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 are on the lookout for a MRP Controller to coordinate and manage the rotable repair cycle to ensure spares are repaired timeously and their position in the repair cycle is traceable, with the aim to minimize plant downtime.
As a MRP Controller, you will be responsible for:
Sheq Compliance
- Understand and comply with all SHEQ requirements, actively participating in a safe working environment.
- Proactively identify SHEQ conditions and hazards, taking immediate corrective action to mitigate risk.
- Report all accidents, injuries, and fires immediately to the Stores Supervisor or Safety Representative.
- Conduct regular Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations to maintain safety culture standards.
Reporting & Communication
- Meeting Participation: Attend all required operational and departmental meetings to align on repair priorities and plant schedules.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) and external vendors/suppliers.
Rotables Operation
- SAP Processing & Tagging: Process rotable spares repairs on SAP and physically tag each item with the appropriate color tag to indicate its current status.
- Repair Coordination & Strategy: Liaise with workshop foremen to determine the appropriate repair pathway (internal vs. external vendor repair).
- Requisitioning & Approval Tracking: Create repair requisitions in SAP and actively follow up with relevant approvers to resolve outstanding approvals timeously.
- Status & Work Order Management: Ensure repair work order revision statuses accurately reflect where each spare is within the repair cycle, maintaining alignment between physical stock and SAP records across workshops and vendor locations.
- Stock Control & Lifecycle Management: Action Scrappings and New Installation Advice (NIA) timeously to ensure mill units maintain sufficient materials per MRP rules, managing rotable material stocks, equipment numbers, and master data accuracy.
- Operational Support & Stock Counts: Manage internal/external customer queries, perform standby duties when required, and participate in annual machine rolls stock counts.
What are we looking for?
- Relevant NQF Level 6 Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, preferably within an Engineering or Heavy Industrial environment.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP MM/PM modules) for managing MRP, inventory master data, and work orders.
- Familiarity with rotable spares, workshop repair processes, and inventory control practices.
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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 are on the lookout for an Instrument Technician to provide technical leadership across our instrumentation, automation, and industrial control systems.
- This role combines technical expertise with operational understanding in pulp and paper manufacturing to drive equipment reliability, process stability, and safety compliance while supporting operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
As an Instrument Technician, you will be responsible for:
Ensure Safety, Health, Environment and Compliance
- Adhere to company safety policies and ensure full compliance with the OHS Act, environmental standards, and process safety regulations.
- Lead risk assessments, incident investigations, safety initiatives, and ensure calibration/maintenance records pass audit requirements.
Plant Maintenance
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex DCS, PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation failures across plant control systems.
- Diagnose and resolve fieldbus and network communication issues, including Profibus PA and Profibus DP systems.
- Manage, optimize, and improve process measurement systems and control loops in close collaboration with production teams.
- Participate in shutdown planning, control system backups, configuration changes, and advise management on technical risks and equipment reliability.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize process stability and plant availability.
- Provide technical expertise for plant optimization projects and recommend strategies for equipment upgrades and obsolescence replacement.
Planning and Administration
- Complete maintenance records, equipment history, and calibration certificates accurately and timeously using the IMS system.
- Support maintenance planning, shutdown preparation, and inventory management for spare parts.
Teamwork and technical Support
- Provide technical guidance to artisans, operators, and apprentices while collaborating across electrical, mechanical, and production teams.
- Manage contractor performance, participate in standby duties, and respond to emergency breakdown call-outs as required.
What are we looking for?
- National Diploma / N6 (Instrument Mechanician) or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years’ instrumentation maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or continuous manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in instrumentation, process control, automation, industrial networking, and advanced fault-finding across DCS, PLC, SCADA, and Profibus PA/DP systems
- Valid driver's license.
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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 a Winder Operator KLB to work as part of the Winder team to achieve overall production targets by fulfilling both shared and individual responsibilities, ensuring product quality standards are maintained, and paper production is accurately recorded on the Product Tracking System (PTS).
As a Winder Operator KLB, you will be responsible for:
- Production Recording and System Updates: Registers paper production on the Product Tracking System (PTS) and records roll set data on the Metso system in accordance with the Master Production Schedule and forward-making plan.
- Paper Quality Monitoring: Monitors paper quality at the Pope and Winder against required standards, using Papermap reports for mass and moisture and Autoline results for other paper properties, and reports abnormalities to the Winderman and Shift Superintendent.
- Paper Status and Disposition: Updates paper status on the PTS in consultation with the Shift Superintendent and ensures that paper is processed according to the agreed decision: Pass, Cull or Recovery.
- Retesting and Quality Control: Identifies and marks reels requiring retesting as “On Hold”, submits reel samples to the laboratory and communicates test results to the Shift Superintendent for a final quality decision.
- Reel Finishing and Inspection: Cuts jumbo sets cleanly, secures loose web ends, applies cover tape and barcodes, and conducts final reel inspections to ensure correct winding and identify defects such as creases and soft edges.
- Defect Identification and Rejection Control: Updates reel statuses for winding defects, ensures the correct Cull codes are recorded for rejected paper and verifies that trial reels are clearly and correctly marked.
- Winder Preparation and Operational Support: Assists the Winderman with winder start-up preparations, jumbo preparation after turn-up, general housekeeping and other operational duties to support safe and efficient production.
- Reel Handling, Teamwork and Maintenance Support: Operates the overhead crane to load reels onto the unwind stand, assists fellow Winder Operators as required and supports maintenance shutdown activities, including rope changes and other reasonable tasks assigned by the Shift Superintendent.
- Safety and Operational Compliance: Adhere strictly to all prescribed safety procedures when operating equipment, machinery and carry out shift supervisor instructions, particularly during production shutdowns.
What are we looking for?
- Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant manufacturing experience within the Pulp and Paper industry, preferably in a Paper Machine 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 to fast-track your career within Sappi.
- Opportunities to travel.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 a Process Relief Operator- Outside Services to assist production in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.
As a Process Relief Operator- Outside Services, you will be responsible for:
- Operate process equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with standard operating procedures, best operating practices and production requirements.
- Relieve operators across identified positions and perform all duties and responsibilities associated with the positions being relieved.
- Conduct effective shift handovers and ensure accurate recording and communication of operational activities, incidents, abnormalities and outstanding work.
- Monitor equipment and report breakdowns, faults and abnormalities to the Foreman/Operating Staff, assisting with troubleshooting and corrective actions where required.
- Support operational interventions and problem-solving initiatives, including participation in 5-Why investigations and other continuous improvement activities.
- Comply with all SHEQ requirements by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions and hazards, conducting BBS observations, and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation in accordance with the required operational and housekeeping standards.
- Participate in training, coaching and development activities by attending progress meetings, completing required interventions and acting on feedback to build section-specific skills and competencies.
What are we looking for?
- Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
- National Diploma in Pulp and Paper/Chemical Engineering or related fields will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 0-3 months experience as Process Trainee/Production Intern
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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 a Tractor Driver to operate tractors in a farm environment, supporting cattle farming operations and performing various agricultural duties associated with livestock farming.
As a Tractor Driver, you will be responsible for:
- Tractor and Equipment Operation: Conduct pre-use inspections of tractors and associated equipment to ensure they are safe, serviceable and fit for operation.
- Farm Road and Area Maintenance: Mow open areas and farm roads to maintain accessibility, support farm operations and ensure safe passage for vehicles and equipment.
- Farm Transportation and Support: Provide day-to-day transportation across the farm to support cattle farming activities and other operational requirements.
- Cattle Feeding and Management: Assist with feeding and tending cattle, including dehorning, branding, dipping for tick control, vaccinations, weaning and tagging, in accordance with established procedures.
- Fence and Gate Maintenance: Inspect, maintain and repair farm fences and gates to secure livestock, prevent cattle from straying and maintain safe access to farm areas.
- Water Supply Maintenance: Identify and assist with repairs to freshwater lines to ensure a reliable water supply for cattle and farm operations.
- Communication and Coordination: Communicate effectively with the Cattle Supervisor, Superintendent: Farm Operations and maintenance teams to coordinate daily activities, report faults and address operational requirements.
- Safety, Housekeeping and General Farm Duties: Maintain good housekeeping and comply with health, safety and environmental standards. Perform ad hoc farm duties as required, while taking appropriate precautions when working around cattle, chemicals, dust, open water bodies and mill effluent.
What are we looking for?
- Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
- Minimum of six (6) months relevant experience.
- Valid Drivers license.
Whats 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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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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 are on the lookout for an Electrical Engineer to supply competent and cost-effective maintenance and engineering support, service, advice, solutions, and techniques to maximize plant production and plant availability in a safe and legally compliant manner.
As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
- Enforce technical team compliance with SHEQ policies, work permits, ISO standards (9000, 14001, 50001, 45001), Safe Work Procedures, and Critical Task Analyses.
- Provide continuous SHEQ guidance, conduct routine inspections, maintain safety records, and educate the team on operational standards.
Operational Excellence
- Implement maintenance standards, drive legal compliance for electrical installations, conduct audits, and enforce adherence to Maintenance Business Processes.
- Manage shutdown/long-term maintenance planning, lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on plant failures, and execute fast-response breakdown repairs to maximize uptime.
- Oversee SAP Maintenance reporting and data integrity, manage maintenance contracts and vendors, guide plant modifications, and fulfill standby/overtime duties.
Budget and Cost Control
- Monitor weekly expenses against budget, approve requisitions within mandate, and explain variances to the Maintenance Manager Electrical.
- Participate in 5-year capital planning, develop business cases for cost-effective plant changes, and manage equipment renewal/capex projects on time and budget.
Reporting
- Provide regular feedback to the Maintenance Manager Electrical on overall plant performance, unresolved engineering issues, and cost management.
Lean a Technical/Maintenance Team
- Manage team recruitment, performance, development, and discipline, providing direct on-the-job coaching to build predictive maintenance and problem-solving skills
Build Customer Relations
- Maintain effective communication with internal/external suppliers and customers, actively responding to feedback and initiating corrective action.
What are we looking for?
- BSc, BEng, BTech, BEng Tech, or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
- First line management develpoment program or a relevant Management qualification is advantageous.
- 2 to 8 years’ maintenance experience within a heavy industrial environment.
- Proven SAP knowledge is highly advantageous.
- Prior experience leading or supervising a technical/maintenance team is 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.
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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