Vacant Jobs at Sappi

Description

We are hiring! 

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced  Electrician to provide electrical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining and upgrading electrical systems and equipment and ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site.

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for:  

• Installs, tests, connects, commissions, maintains and modifies electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
• Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Ensure optimum plant availability by efficient diagnosis, repair and maintenance of all electrical systems and equipment.
• Coordinates with assigned Foreman and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Inspects electrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating conditions, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance.
• Overhaul AC and DC motors and perform series of tests on each motor to determine the condition of the motor windings, insulation and core lamination during this process.

What are we looking for? 

• Matric and/or N2 (4 subjects)
• N3 Advantageous
• Electrical Trade test Certificate
• 5 Years post apprentice experience (preferable)
• Must have electrical fault-finding experience in an industrial 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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Description

We are hiring!

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Management Forester to plan, execute & achieve the operational estate management, harvesting objectives & targets for fibre production within resource & SHEQ parameters to ensure a sustainable and low cost fibre supply to Sappi mills and external customers.

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.

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 well-being 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 integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• We’re on the lookout for experienced Assistant Supervisor  to supervise the production and growth  of plants according to Sappi protocols in order to ensure that quality plants are dispatched.

As an Assistant Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• To ensure staff supervised in all aspects of the nursery. 
• To ensure the hedge and hedge camps effectively and efficiently maintained as per Sappi protocols.
• To ensure that the rooting facilities effectively and efficiently operated as per Sappi protocols.
• To ensure growing facilities effectively and efficiently as per Sappi protocols.
• To ensure that all Grow Out  tasks are supervised effectively 
• Ensure that correct PPE is used where necessary. 
• Prevent any unsafe behaviour through supervision and awareness
• Understand the despatch system.  Communicate/report any deviations/problems.
• Ensure that quality and quantity of plants and trays are correctly despatched, returned and stacked.
• Correctly record chemical use.
• Understand and know the chemical spraying program.
• Monitor health of plants daily.
• Application of remedies must be implemented on time, which includes disease counts.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent will be advantageous.
• NQF level 3 certificate as a Supervisor or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience in a Nursery/ Research/Forestry environment.
• Drivers license is required.
• Basic computer skills are essential.

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.

Closing Date: 28 February 2026

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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 an Electrician to safely perform maintenance tasks to ensure long-term plant availability and reliability thereby contributing to the overall equipment effectiveness.

As an Electrician you will be responsible for:

• Performing electrical maintenance or remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders and planned schedules, including during shuts.
• Completing notifications and work orders on the SAP system.
• Fault finding on electrical systems during breakdown and effect the required repairs to keep downtime to a minimum. Participate in failure analysis.
• Completing daily and weekly inspections on electrical systems and their components according to a detailed checklist. Identify repairs required and recommend preventative maintenance to the foreman.
• Drawing required spares from Stores using the SAP picking list.
• Assisting production personnel with isolation processes on request.

What are we looking for?

• Grade 12 plus N2 Electrical Engineering or Millwright
• Recognised Electrician or Millwright Trade Test Certificate
• N3 Electrical Engineering or Millwright would be an advantage
• Sappi Internal Artisan Development Program or Apprenticeship would be advantage
• 3 years’ experience post trade as an Electrical Artisan  
• SAP experience in a manufacturing industry would be an advantage
• Valid driver’s license would be an advantage
• The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards

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

We Are Hiring: Planning Superintendent

• The Planning Superintendent is responsible for establishing and sustaining a robust maintenance planning, shutdown planning, failure analysis, and maintenance performance reporting infrastructure at Ngodwana Mill, supporting the mill’s journey toward becoming a World Class Business.

Key Responsibilities

• Shutdown Planning & Execution: Coordinate and maintain the mill shutdown schedule, ensuring effective forward planning and strict compliance with the Shutdown Business Process by managing planners and coaching engineers.
• Work Management & Planning: Establish and sustain effective weekly and daily planning processes to ensure optimal control of work in progress.
• Preventative Maintenance Management: Maintain and continuously improve preventative maintenance plans in SAP R/3 through regular audits and schedule optimisation.
• Failure Analysis & Reliability Improvement: Implement and manage structured failure analysis frameworks, including documentation, flowcharts, and supporting tools.
• Corrective Maintenance & Quality Control: Develop and manage repetitive task lists, Quality Control Procedures (QCPs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and SAP R/3 master data to improve job quality and spares availability.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting: Provide accurate weekly maintenance and engineering performance reports to Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning & Development management.
• Training & Systems Coaching: Act as an SAP PM coach by training and advising users on best-practice system usage, including rotable control and the rotable repair cycle, and auditing compliance.
• People Development & MDT Support: Build, develop, and maintain competent, motivated teams while providing effective support to multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).

​​​​​​​Essential Qualifications

• Diploma (NQF Level 6)
• Recognised Trade Certificate (Manpower/SETA accredited)

​​​​​​​Minimum Experience & Requirements

• 5–8 years operational experience
• Minimum of 3 years planning experience
• Proficiency in MS Project
• Strong SAP knowledge (PM, PS, and MM modules)
• Valid driver’s licence
• Pulp and Paper industry experience will be an advantage