Vacancies Available at Sappi

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

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As a Management Forester, you will be responsible for:

• Build, maintain and reinforce a “predict and prevent” safety culture in all integrated operations
• Inspect operations regularly to identify risks & ensure that timeous action (blanking & pest control, coppice management) is undertaken.
• Plan & conduct regular field inspections to ensure that crops, through the timing of operations (weed control, pest & disease management), achieve maximum yields within cost constraints.
• Ensure that plantations use the Fire Risk Management System (FRMS) to identify risks. Record & implement fire control procedures in order to ensure the effective protection of people, plantations and other assets from forest fires.
• Develop a tactical plan & ensure that the annual plan of operations for both commercial and open areas comply with standards and service level agreements
• Develop a pre-harvest plan per compartment in collaboration with the Contractor and Silviculture.
• Conduct a risk assessment per compartment in order to mitigate potential risks.
• Ensure that the Harvesting budget is managed effectively by ensuring sales target tons/per day is achieved.
• Compile in conjunction with Roads Engineer, annual tactical road maintenance plan.
• Scheduling of short-haul and loading operations to ensure rail/road transport is released on time.
• Ensure that company assets such as buildings, villages and company houses are maintained and managed effectively according to set standards (hygiene & legal compliance) and within budget constraints.
• Ensure that relations with communities, other internal and external stakeholders are effectively maintained and managed in order to ensure company image is upheld, risks mitigated and relationships enhanced.

What are we looking for? 

• National Diploma in Forestry or related qualification
• Minimum of three years relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

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As a Superintendent: Mechanical (Services), you will be responsible for:

• Assess equipment, material, and labour required to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks
• Ensure maintenance activities meet set standards and resolve defined issues while reducing wasted resources
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and maintain services and/or programs
• Coordinate the services and activities of outside contractors to ensure work is completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner and meets Mill’s standards and objectives
• Directly assigned maintenance staff to resolve complex and/or difficult maintenance issues to ensure that Mill sections are maintained in a safe and effective working environment
• Maintain a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records to provide up-to-date references that comply with regulatory requirements and established guidelines
• Maintain assigned tools, equipment, and vehicle(s) to ensure their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives
• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance activities to ensure that maintenance issues are resolved and projects are completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner
• Prepare a variety of program-mandated documents and reports to document activities and comply with Mill and/or legal requirements
• Prioritize and assign mechanical-related orders to skilled maintenance staff to ensure that sections are maintained safely whilst meeting guidelines within the approved budget
• Assist in the personnel management of department employees (e.g. selection of new hires, promotions, terminations, transfers, supervising, disciplining, training, etc.) ensuring adequate staffing and productivity of the workforce
• Evaluate and direct the performance of the team against goals and standards to ensure maximum performance
• Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and correct non-conformances
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time

What are we looking for?

• NQF4 qualification with a relevant Trade Test Certificate
• Minimum 5 years post trade test experience
• Supervisory experience would be advantageous

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As a Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Fit, assemble, grind and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment. Install, test, connect, commission, and modify mechanical equipment
• Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules, including during shuts. Complete notifications and work orders on the SAP system
• Do fault-finding on systems during breakdowns and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum. Participate in failure analysis
• Complete daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed checklist
• Performs any other assigned tasks that fall within the scope of a Fitter
• Understand and comply with the safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) requirements of the Section
• Participate in the investigation of SHEQ incidents on request and help to identify root causes for non-conformance. Correct any deviations that relate to mechanical maintenance
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 and N2 Engineering while N3 Engineering would be preferred
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be advantageous

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As an Electrician, you will be responsible for:

• Install, test, connect, commission, maintain, and modify electrical equipment, wiring, and control systems as required (PLC, drives, and control equipment)
• Perform electrical maintenance or remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules, including during shuts
• Complete fault finding on electrical systems during breakdown and effect the required repairs to keep downtime to a minimum
• Perform tests on AC and DC motors to determine the condition of the motor windings, insulation, and core lamination
• Performs any other assigned tasks that fall within the scope of an Electrician
• Understand and comply with the safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) requirements of the section
• Participate in the investigation of SHEQ incidents on request and help to identify root causes for non-conformance. Correct any deviations that relate to electrical maintenance
• Maintain a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 and N2 Engineering while N3 Engineering would be preferred
• Recognised Trade Test Certificate as an Electrician
• 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be advantageous
• SAP experience would be considered advantageous

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As a Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant, you will be responsible to:  

• Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure payment is executed per the service level agreement
• Review monthly journals and ensure all the balances are correct
• Prepare, reconcile and submit the monthly filing of statutory tax returns including the creation and distribution of IRP5s
• Have a good understanding of calculating employee and employer tax liability   
• Preparation and submission of audit requirements and queries
• Compile information for manpower budgets and preparation of cash flow forecasting
• Supervise direct report(s) including KPI discussions and supporting personal development
• Identify system and process change requirements by engaging with all stakeholders
• Support the payroll banking function to execute the monthly payroll on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain sound Payroll Governance and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place

What are we looking for? 

• Relevant Payroll or Finance Degree
• Minimum 3 Years Payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Employee Central and SAP FI and HRM 
• Supervisory experience

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As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain all PLC, SCADA Installations, and Profibus Networks and perform system backups
• Implement and commission electrical and PLC system-related projects and plant modifications
• Ensure all modifications/projects conform  to Mill and safety standards and procedures
• Optimise plant performance and control characteristics to maintain high plant availability
• Review equipment in line with technological advancement within the industry and explore quality products at reduced costs in the event of replacement
• Complete fault-finding of malfunctions of electrical field devices and system components with the aid of electrical drawings and test equipment
• Install, maintain, repair, overhaul and program a wide variety of Industrial Electrical Equipment
• Complete specialized testing on electrical and electronic equipment
• Specialist knowledge of PLCs, VFD’s, HV and LV reticulation and Protection Equipment, Power Generator, and Auxiliary Equipment

What are we looking for?

• Relevant NQF level 6 qualification (National Diploma Electrical Engineering or related field)
• 2 years of relevant experience within a heavy industry environment
• Supervisory experience will be considered advantageous