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 ...
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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 Shift Superintendent - Energy to effectively manage resources (people, equipment & processes etc) with the objective of producing the required quality and quantity of Utilities (Steam, Power, Compressed air and Demineralised water) in accordance to customer requirements, mill standards and mill stratetegic objectives.
As an Shift Superintendent Energy you will be responsible for:
Plant Operations
- Lead a shift-based team and manage plant operations to maximize resources (raw materials, energy, people).
- Execute production activities, including start-ups, shutdowns, checks, log sheets, and trend analysis.
- Assess and manage abnormal plant conditions to ensure stability and continuity.
- Recommend maintenance, upgrades, or replacement of equipment to optimize production efficiency.
Engaged and Developed Workforce
- Coach, mentor, and monitor team members’ performance against goals and position profiles.
- Ensure on-the-job and off-the-job training activities are completed to develop team skills. Propose training requirements as per teams PDP's.
- Manage team performance, taking action where required to maintain highest possible standards.
SHEQ – Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
- Practice and enforce compliance to Sappi's "8 Life Saving Rules" and "Earth Saving Rules"
- Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times.
- Participate in and promote BBS observation programme according to department objectives.
Control of Budget
- Manage shift-related budgets, including manpower, overtime, and operational costs.
- Manage shift-related production/service budgets in accordance to department KPI's.
Builds Customer Relations
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Respond to customer feedback and implement corrective actions when required.
- Participate in relevant forums (SBT mill co-ordination, MDT, SHEQ, etc.) to facilitate effective communication across the mill.
What are we looking for?
- National Diploma in Pulp and Paper/Engineering.
- Computer literate with working knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience acting as a supervisor within a production or energy plant environment.
- Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in Boiler and Turbine Operations.
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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Description
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 Checker Energy to ensure all equipment and processes are fully utilized and functional. Responsible and accountable for the efficient operation of the outside area of the plant, within his area of responsibility. Ensure safe execution of outside activities.
As a Checker Energy you will be responsible for:
Plant Operation
- Ensure the plant operates within required production rates and quality specifications.
- Conduct routine checks on auxiliary equipment once per shift to verify proper functioning.
- Report any equipment defects, process abnormalities, or deviations from standard operating conditions.
- Oversee the safe, timely, and efficient offloading of fuel oil, acid, and caustic tankers.
- Identify abnormal or emergency plant conditions and apply corrective actions as per BOP (Best Operating Practices).
- Perform housekeeping duties with the team, maintaining cleanliness and order in your area of responsibility.
- Take process samples as required to support quality and process control.
SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality)
- Promote a safe work environment by identifying, reporting, and assisting in managing risks.
- Immediately report accidents, injuries, or fires to the Process Controller or Shift Superintendent.
- Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, legal regulations, and BBS (Behavior-Based Safety) practices.
Resource Utilisation
- Act as Outside Operator – Energy when required to ensure operational continuity.
- Support team development by coaching and training new employees in your area of responsibility.
Administration
- Accurately capture and record plant data, deviations, and notifications to enable performance tracking and process improvement.
What are we looking for?
- Matric (Grade 12) with maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
- At least a minimum of 1 to 3 Years relevant experience in a production or 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 .
- Market leading leave benefits.
- Employee wellbeing benefits.
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Description
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 Finishing Supervisor to direct and supervise the duties of the Winder and Wrapline operators (4).
As a Finishing Supervisor you will be responsible for:
- Ensure safe operation of Winder and Wrapline at all times: Enforces safe practices and corrects unsafe behaviours immediately.
- Maintain production throughput at required pace: Ensures smooth, continuous flow aligned with production targets.
- Manage and resolve Winder and Wrapline issues: Includes clearing wrapline faults and responding quickly to operational disruptions.
- Coordinate breakdown response with engineering and production teams: Ensures timely reporting and completion of maintenance activities.
- Ensure product quality standards are met: Prevents wrapping of damaged reels and works with QC to minimise shrinkage and rejections.
- Monitor and manage reel flow to warehouse: Communicates with warehouse personnel to ensure efficient product movement.
- Maintain housekeeping and a clean work environment: Ensures equipment and floors are free of broke and hazards.
- Complete shift reports and track equipment performance: Includes downtime reporting and documenting equipment failures for continuous improvement.
What are we looking for?
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science and N3 Pulp and Paper.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Wrapline, Newsprint, Winder and Core cutter operations.
- Supervisory experience will be advantageous.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office or similar systems).
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!
- We’re on the lookout for an experienced Temp: Reliever Recovery to assist production in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.
As a Temp: Reliever Recovery, you will be responsible for:
- Takes and hands 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.
- Relieves operators and carries out all tasks prescribed for these positions.
- Assists 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.
- Reports 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.
- Participates 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.
- Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
- Conducts regular BBS Observations.
- Allow current employees to obtain the necessary knowledge and skills (section specific and formal qualification) for his/her current position,
- Allow identified current employees who meets the minimum requirements for his/her current position (section specific and formal qualification) to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills (formal qualification and section specific) for the next position.
Requirements:
- N3 Pulp & Paper or Matric with Mathematics & Physical Science.
- National Diploma in Pulp & Paper or Chemical Engineering is advantageous.
- 0–3 months experience as a Process Trainee or Production Intern.
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Description
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 Controller in Training - Newsprint to safely and efficiently operate Newsprint equipment under his/her control to ensure optimal production output and quality, while maintaining cost efficiency and minimizing downtime, rejections, and effluent.
As an Process Controller in Training - Newsprint you will be responsible for:
- Perform pre-start inspections according to making sheet and best operating practices.
- Start up and shut down the Newsprint Wet End in accordance with standard procedures.
- Monitor and control visual and physical paper properties, taking corrective action when required.
- Optimise furnish mixes in line with production requirements and quality standards.
- Check consistencies against laboratory results and take corrective action on discrepancies.
- Monitor and control effluent flows, fresh water usage, and cleaning sequences for felt and wire.
- Identify and report operational problems, abnormal conditions, and equipment defects.
- Complete exception reports and record downtime accurately in the OEE system.
- Perform shutdown tasks, including isolations and lock-out procedures in line with safety requirements.
- Operate equipment such as overhead cranes safely and efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with all SHEQ requirements, including hazard identification, BBS observations, and risk mitigation.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards and provide on-the-job training to trainees.
What are we looking for?
- Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Physical Science, and relevant NQF Level 5 qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a Paper Machine manufacturing process.
- Valid Outside Operator licence.
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!
- We’re on the lookout for an experienced Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer to design, develop, implement and test automation initiatives. To work cross-functionally with Business Operations and Business Analyst(s) to create and optimise processes.
As a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer, you will be responsible to:
- Ensure that UiPath developments & processes comply to information security standards & policies.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on the design of business processes after consultation with the Business Analyst(s).
- Assist the RPA Manager with the launch and implementation of RPA solutions.
- Assess the quality of the automation (QA processes).
- Install RPA components including bots, robots, development tools, code repositories and logging tools.
- Creates and maintains process, technical, project or other related documentation as may be required to support development, project management and training.
- Support deployments or troubleshoot production issues to ensure that business processes function at optimum efficiency without risk of error.
- Provides training to the business process Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and their teams on performing the new process using RPA.
- Provide a support function to the RPA Manager and Business Analyst(s).
- Records and communicates to the respective stakeholders defects identified by the business in user acceptance testing
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor of Business Science, and/or (BCom), Industrial Engineering with Finance
- Experience on RPA tools and cognitive platforms such as UiPath.
- Up to 5 years’ experience in any of the programming languages like C/C++, Python, VB Script, Ruby, Java.
- Basic programming knowledge on HTML, JavaScript (or any scripting language).
- Able to design technical specification documents for RPA Projects.
- UiPath RPA Developer certifications preferred but not required (training can be provided).
- SAP RPA integration experience.
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- We're on the lookout for an experienced Forester - Khulisa to oversee and coordinate the implementation and achievement of operational plans and targets for silviculture and wood fibre delivery within budget and SHEQ parameters and ensure sustainable fibre supply to markets.
As a Forester (Khulisa), you will be responsible for:
- Prepare re-establishment Annual Plan Operations (APO) using Total Unplanted (TUP); Silviculture and Harvesting APO to ensure the re-establishment budget is implemented and TUP targets are achieved
- Prepare land & re-establish (planting and coppice) according to Sappi’s BOP standards and quality expectations using the RMS; APO (silviculture and harvesting) to achieve Temporary Unplanted targets within budget constraints; lower risk exposure and improve efficiencies.
- Monitor and manage plant use efficiency by tracking consumption against order including confirmed infield plantings to ensure plants are accounted for and costs are within budget
- Track and monitor seedlings tray movement by keeping an up-to-date record of deliveries at transit nursery and nursery returns to ensure establishments are within budget constraints
- Prepare maintenance APO using silviculture and harvesting APO together with TUP to ensure that implementation of APO is timeous to keep sots within budget
- Develop a phased-harvest plan per compartment using the harvesting APO working with both the grower and the contractor to ensure shared responsibility and guarantee rateable Woodfibre supply to the market
- Conduct a risk assessment per compartment pre- and interim harvesting operation to identify and mitigate potential safety hazards
- Monitor Woodfibre quality and production rates by conducting interim operational inspections to ensure adherence to daily production targets and Mill quality specifications
- Assist growers to identify fire associated risks and in implementing fire control measures using RMS to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations and other assets from wild plantation fires
- Prepare and integrate alien plant management plan in the crop maintenance plan by conducting infield infestation assessment levels to ensure growers’ operations comply with legal requirements
- Ensure that relations with communities and other internal & external stakeholders are effectively maintained & managed to ensure company image is upheld, risks mitigated, and relationships enhanced.
- Maintain a professional relationship with suppliers’ service providers, and ensure that quality, delivery and compliance standards as set out in the job instruction system and Sappi BOP standards are adhered to.
What are we looking for?
- National Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture, Horticulture
- Up to one-year of relevant experience.
- Valid code 08 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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Description
- Sappi Forests requires a Forestry Manager - Khulisa to manage sustainable wood fibre supply into the various Sappi markets; balanced supply according to market demand; grow local enterprise and supply capacity to support growth whilst developing and growing local economy through facilitating cooperation by all stakeholders and build synergies with relevant departments. This position will oversee KZN South.
- This role reports to the General Manager: Khulisa.
The main responsibilities of this job are:
- Assess & review the re-establishment program (planting & coppice regeneration), monitor the placement of the plant order with Nurseries, ensure the annual plan of operations (planting; weeding and fire protection) is aligned to budget and implemented; ensure the Temporary Unplanted “TUP” targets are achieved within budget constraints to ensure sustainable wood fibre supply and profits to stakeholders.
- Evaluate quality maintenance of all activities by conducting monthly infield audits (assess stocks planted and harvested; weed maintenance and fire preparations) on a minimum 10% of the months to maintain silvicultural standards; minimise risk and loss through timeous intervention.
- Ensure that all suppliers are informed of forecasted FDI and resources are readily available to immediately respond in the event of a fire to minimise costs and loss
- Facilitate the development of cordial relationships between suppliers; their neighbours and the local business community through local farmer associations and Fire Protection associations membership to ensure collaboration and cooperation between stakeholders and improve response disastrous events.
- Encourage suppliers to invest in equipment that is owned by farming community cooperation through farmers association or FPA to improve access and availability and profits to the growers.
- Ensure all operations comply with service level agreement by doing infield service audit checks to guarantee quality and delivery of value for money
- Ensure that all projects have the necessary required resources and capacity to achieve targets by determining scope of annual activities and recruit and or develop the required skills
- Ensure adherence to the chain of custody principles through spot audits on a proportionate percentage of supplied wood fibre volume for the month monitoring the source “infield audits” and the supplied volume versus contractual volume to combat criminal activity
- Monitor loan recovery by prioritising wood fibre on the annual harvesting APO before spot timber and monitor infield stocks versus sales and TCS recovery reports reducing loss to the company
- Monitor infield versus depots stock level reports to ensure rateable wood fibre delivery to the Mill and achieve targets
- Conduct interim infield inspections to monitor and ensure adherence to safety and Mill quality specifications to proactively mitigate; save lives and ensure efficiencies
- Communicate with the Logistics office to optimise delivery against targets and attain customer satisfaction
- Monitor harvesting performance; scheduling of short-haul & loading operations to ensure grower service providers benefit from timeous interventions and achieve targets
- Ensure that relations with communities and other internal & external stakeholders are effectively maintained & managed to uphold the company image through proactive risk identification and mitigation, and enhanced relations through regularly planned engagements.
- Manage relationships with DAFF, DRDLR; DWAS; IDC; Traditional Councils and local municipalities by supporting interventions of common interests and extending invitations to stakeholder outreach programmes including grower days
- Ensure that a professional relationship with suppliers’ service providers is maintained by ensuring that quality, delivery and compliance standards as set out in the job instruction system and service level agreement are adhered to, concerns logged and actioned promptly, and incidents closed off formally to maintain company image.
- Facilitate rates negotiations between suppliers and service providers by ensuring that there is fair engagement and both parties are capacitated and helped to develop an appreciation of business principles
- Develop a supplier development programme with set delivery targets and timelines by working closely with the uLwazi team and the ESD programme to ensure sustainable wood fibre supply and prosperity for the suppliers
- Ensure technical knowledge transfer to the suppliers by encouraging maximised supplier involvement in their business operations through regular infield engagements and planning discussions “cover APO and budgets” at the end of seasons as well as grower field days
- Expand growing tons by identifying new areas with tree growth potential and recruit growers into the unit; determine suitable supplier contracts to increase sustainable wood fibre supply to own markets
- Ensure compliance to legislative and company policies & procedures by holding others to account and training where necessary to ensure fair trade and prosperity
- Analyse TCS reports and ensure that timber supply is aligned to contractual volumes and all suppliers have updated contracts in place.
- Audit TCS adherence, eCams and Forcelink by drawing system reports and analysing in order to ensure legal compliance
- Improve supplier loyalty by keeping them abreast of their deliveries, share monthly reports or statements; respond timeously to concerns and share the latest industry developments to enhance growth and empowerment
- Ensure that company assets such as buildings; vehicles are maintained & managed effectively according to set standards (hygiene & legal compliance) and regulations and within budget constraints to curb penalties and loss
- Ensure compliance to all legislation regulating the work environment including SHEQ policies, Sappi procedures, best-operating practices and work instructions by suppliers through Stop and Think Before You Act (STBA)
- Educate suppliers on markets’ requirements and monitor adherence to standards, policies and procedures to ensure mutual benefit
- Work closely with safety and risk managers to monitor and manage risks and accidents to save lives and reduce loss
- Mentor and coach subordinates to manage performance and attain objectives; support; guide and inform understanding and execution to develop confidence and knowledge
- Develop future business leaders by identifying potential; awarding through facilitated realistic career paths choices premised on the Personal Development Plans to support organization’s succession plans.
- Hold subordinates to account by reinforcing adherence to regulations and procedures to drive discipline and professionalism in the workplace and live company values
- Prepare and present an annual budget for the district based on APO; TUP; Spot timber supply contracts; travelling plans and other related engagements to ensure sustainable wood fibre supply and achievement of annual targets.
- Prepare Forecasts & monitor monthly operational activities, manage costs; analyse TCS and SAP reports together with market performance data from the Logistics department to align performance to market demand and achieve targets.
- Ensure projects remain financially viable; suppliers enjoy maximum skills benefits and deliver according to business plans through regular engagements with the suppliers to enable effective skills transfer and economic growth
- Facilitate water licence applications through direct engagements with DWAS; DEFF and EDTEA, get all necessary documentation available to ensure speedy resolutions to achieve annual planting targets
- Ensure that the following month’s sales plan is compiled, confirmed and submitted to the Forestry Manager (FM) to ensure timeous communication with the Logistics manager
- Ensure weekly infield and depot stocks are communicated to the harvesting FM to ensure alignment of timber supply to market demand
- Prepare monthly progress reports to monitor all technical, financial and administrative resources made available to your unit to ensure seamless reporting requirements for senior management and suppliers are met.
- Report monthly on the district’s performance, ensure monthly performance is captured correctly in the reports and costs analysed to enhance costs efficiencies in the organisation
What are we looking for?
- National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification
- A Logistics and/or Transport Management qualification will be advantageous.
- At least 8 years of experience in timber procurement and/or forestry management.
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’re looking for an Artisan Assistant to support the safe execution of less complex maintenance tasks and assist Artisans with more advanced maintenance duties, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our equipment.
As an Artisan Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Perform maintenance, assistance and repair of equipment concerning the fabrication workshop.
- Obtain licence as “authorised workman” as per Sappi lock out procedure and assist production personnel with isolation process where required.
- Comply with legislation - safe handling of, identifying, sorting and disposal of waste in correct waste streams.
- Correct selection and use of tools for the job and maintenance there-of.
- Obtain licences for various mobile equipment as found on Ngodwana Mill.
- Assist Artisans with breakdowns and opportunity maintenance and perform tasks as per competency level.
- Move and transport of equipment in the workplace as required.
- Ensure a safe working environment with the development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
- Ensure that the section complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements.
What are we looking for?
- Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science.
- Trade Test advantageous
- Valid driving license.
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Description
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 Dry End Controller to operate the Dry end system, including dryer groups, steam and condensate system, PV system etc. according to Best operating practices. To ensure maximum availability and quality paper production by being pro-active in identifying and rectifying negative impacts on the Dryer section
As an Dry End Controller you will be responsible for:
- Perform pre-start inspections of the dryer steam system, steam traps, separators, screens, and ropes.
- Perform shutdown tasks including steam isolations/de-isolations and cleaning of the dryer section and tail feed system.
- Set and maintain correct dryer screen and rope tensions, ensuring proper guiding, condition, and cleanliness.
- Coordinate teamwork during dryer screen and rope changes and assist with felt and wire changes.
- Monitor, check, and correct PV fans and air make-up units on mezzanine floors
- Feed the paper tail during start-up and control dry end draws through to the Pope reel.
- Remove paper jams during breaks and operate dry-end size press repulpers
- Produce paper according to MPS requirements and coordinate changes in basis weight, trim, and speed.
- Inspect paper for quality defects and communicate findings to the Process Controller and Winderman.
- Operate control panels for the dryer section, calendar stack, and Pope reel.
- Perform reel turn-ups according to best operating practices to minimise waste and manage return spools.
- Coordinate housekeeping activities and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
What are we looking for?
- Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a Paper Machine manufacturing process.
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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Description
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 looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Planner to administer maintenance planning tasks and plant maintenance data on SAP in order to contribute to the overall equipment effectiveness within a specific plant or area in the mill.
As an Assistant Engineering Planner, you will be responsible for:
- Create plant maintenance notifications on SAP and update changes as per the notification request form
- Review all notifications created to ensure all relevant information is captured correctly
- Create work orders from notifications and release them on a weekly basis as per business process for inclusion in the following weeks maintenance plan, adding relevant revision code for the week
- Compile a weekly schedule of all planned work and provide it to superintendents for further action
- Print and issue work orders per artisan and foreman on a weekly basis
- Receive updates from artisans on the progress of work completed and update notification status including hours spent on planned maintenance
- Highlight any action required after the work order has been completed to the planner for further escalation
- Create purchase requisitions for required items and service accept on receipt of items
- Attend shut meetings and take minutes ensuring all items related to the shut are captured i.e. critical paths, rundown start-up, etc, and identify action items arising from the meeting
- Release, print, and issue work orders and work packs to all relevant disciplines two days before the shut
- Print a tracking bar chart for contractors and Sappi resources and assist the planner in updating during the shut
- Draw regular reports on cost, backlog management, plant objectives and targets, and other plant requirements
- Compile and distribute weekly capacity planning reports per maintenance superintendent to highlight and address under utilised / overloaded resources with the relevant superintendent
- Compile, distribute, and analyse a weekly plan compliance report and develop action plans together with the planner and maintenance superintendents
- Adhere to set record-keeping and document control procedures to comply with legal requirements
- Assist with the management of plant and infrastructure maintenance costs
- Analyse maintenance costs to evaluate expenditure and assist area engineers in identifying problem areas
- Assess committed costs and determine if work orders with PAPO(Paperwork outstanding) status can be completed
- Maintain high levels of housekeeping within in area of work
What are we looking for?
- NQF level 4 qualification (Matric / N3)
- 1-2 years of relevant experience within an engineering environment
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- A recognized trade test certificate will be considered advantageous
- SAP PM knowledge and proficiency together with Awareness of the OHS Act and lockout procedures will be considered 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
- E mployee wellbeing benefits
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We are hiring!
- Sappi Ngodwana seeks an experienced Instrument Mechanician to perform maintenance tasks safely, ensuring plant reliability and maximizing equipment effectiveness while maintaining instrumentation systems in compliance with safety standards.
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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