Latest Jobs at Sappi

As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain plant instrumentation in good working condition by completing scheduled maintenance as per SAP works order
• Perform all required calibrations according to the standard work instructions and fill in the calibration sheets
• Maintain a good knowledge of field instruments, instrumentation drawings, plant layout, plant process, and availability of procedures to allow for quick and accurate fault finding
• Adhere to conditions of employment by performing standby, overtime, and shift work when required
• Complete instrument installation and modification required according to the set standards
• Update and maintain SAP Notifications of work orders by capturing failure codes and repair codes on the notification and completing the order once work is completed
• Complete plant inspections in his or her area reports and rectify faults found
• Assist the E&I Superintendent in the skills development of apprentices and trainees

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 with an N3 Engineering 
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as an Instrument Mechanician
• 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy industry environment will be advantageous

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Key Responsibilities

• Work safely and ensure full compliance with SHEQ standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Plan, allocate, and oversee workshop activities, stepping in for the foreman when required.
• Manage timekeeping, documentation, purchase requisitions, and liaise with suppliers/customers.
• Operate machining equipment (lathe, milling, shaper, boring mill, saws) to manufacture and repair components.
• Perform specialized machining, including shafts, bushes, flanges, gearbox parts, slots, and keyways.
• Repair and maintain rolls and plant equipment, assisting in troubleshooting breakdowns.
• Ensure precision and quality through accurate measurement checks against specifications.

What are we looking for? 

• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Fitter and Turner.
• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science or N3 Engineering qualification.
• 5+ years’ machining/turning experience in a heavy engineering environment.
• Valid driver’s licence.

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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:

• 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.

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As a Superintendent: Instrumentation, you will be responsible for:

• Facilitate daily meetings with the team to plan, manage, and delegate work
• Plan and ensure timeous procurement of spares
• Track all labour hire timekeeping and authorize before submitting to the engineer for payment
• Manage contractors and all resources during shutdowns
• Manage artisan standby roster and ensure personnel are available for standby
• Manage safety within the section by completing PPE and toolbox inspections, actively participating in the SHEQ process, and participating in SHEQ Audits
• Ensure that all maintenance work is done and managed in support of the factory maintenance strategy.
• Meet with the engineer daily to ensure priorities are set for the day and week
• Deploy labour to attend to breakdowns
• Manage workshop budget for consumables
• Complete on-site inspections to monitor progress of jobs and standard adherence
• Perform inspections on jobs to ensure quality work is completed
• Ensure that the Plant modification system is adhered to when requested to effect any changes to plant or machinery
• Ensure that housekeeping in workshops and oil stores is maintained
• Manage Calibration equipment, specialist tools, and consumables store
• Ensure that all procurement is done in accordance with company policies (quotes, etc.)
• Overinspect all work done by contractors to ensure quality and value
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis sessions as and when required
• Complete overtime and standby as required
• Ensure that all SAP administration is maintained as per the roles and responsibilities matrix, and ensure office administration is maintained and kept up to date
• Implement Preventitive Maintenace Stategies to increase Uptime of plants
• High level Instrumentation DCS System Support (Profinet/Profibus/Hart)
• Effective Shutdown Planning
• Ensure Critical spares stock is maintained on SAP to mitigate plant risks

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 4 qualification (Grade 12/N3) with a recognised trade test certificate
• 5 years post-trade test experience within a heavy industry environment
• Supervisory experience as well as experience on SAP will be considered advantageous

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As a Production Foreman: Paper, you will be responsible to:

• 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.
• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities
• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility
• Evaluates and directs performance of 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 corrects non-conformances
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify 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 the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required 

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and Full N4 Pulpmaking and/or
• Papermaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ Plant Operations Experience
• 2 Years’ Supervisory experience
• SAP Experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)

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As a Health Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

Occupational Health

• Monitor employee health, implement remedial actions, and correct deviations.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements relating to occupational health and safety.
• Identify and control occupational and environmental hazards through continuous assessment and preventative measures.
• Manage adverse health effects arising from workplace conditions, including work-related injuries, illness, rehabilitation, reintegration, and compensation.
• Ensure appropriate staff deployment aligned with inherent job requirements and potential exposure risks.
• Provide employee training and education relevant to workplace health and safety risks.

Primary Health Care

• Deliver a Primary Health Care programme to employees, including:
• Assessing, diagnosing, and treating non-work-related illnesses and injuries.
• Family planning, vaccination, and immunisation programmes.
• Monitoring chronic conditions and facilitating access to medication.
• Health education initiatives.
• Providing non-occupational emergency medical support.

Clinic Management

• Provide professional health and wellbeing advice to line management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of health policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting of occupational health issues.
• Maintain quality data collection, benchmarking, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage clinic budgets responsibly.
• Drive continuous improvement through formalised, data-driven monitoring and evaluation processes.

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma/Degree in Nursing
• Diploma in Occupational Health
• Registered Audiometrist
• Certificate in Spirometry
• Dispensing Certificate
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) and the South African Society for Occupational Health Nurses (SASOHN)
• Code EB driver’s licence (manual)
• At least 3 years’ experience in the Occupational Health field
• HCT (Health Care Initiated Testing) training
• HIV Management course

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As a Boiler and Turbine Specialist, you will be responsible to:

• Review critical performance parameters on a daily basis, actioning any deviations from specifications and keeping a historical account of operating parameters, monitoring  for long term potential deviations
• Optimise the performance of turbine generators and boilers and produce monthly reports on unit performances
• Address operating parameters out of specification through technical adjustments
• Manage and develop long term strategies for boiler life extensions
• Review and inspect the operating units  for efficient functionality addressing any potential risks to uninterrupted runability
• Identify improvement opportunities and coordinate trial initiatives
• Manage and support mills with annual shutdowns and boiler maintenance requirements as well as service level agreements with suppliers
• Mentor and guide employees in understanding the operating principles of boiler and turbine units
• Assist with problem solving and corrective action including the facilitation, initiation and participation in team based problem solving
• Develop best operating practices for boiler and componant optimisation for development and sustainability
• Stay abreast of international standards and trends to ensure latest technology evaluation at all times

What are we looking for?

• BSc Chemical /Mechanical / Electrical Engineering would be considered advantageous while other relevant qualifications will also be considered
• 10 years of Process engineering experience in specific relation to combustion with a minimum of 5 years’ engineering experience in Energy networks, Turbines, Boilers and or Environmental management.
• Potential candidates should possess a good understanding of boiler maintenance with strong operational experience to optimise boiler efficiency