Vacant Opportunities at Sappi

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for: 

• Development and implementation of maintenance standards and maintain equipment to these standards.
• Conducting audits to ensure compliance with standards and legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Maintenance Business Processes within his area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the coordination of all corrective actions required to return the plant back to service.
• Ensure failure analysis of plant and equipment failures is completed as per the plant standard, and that the probable root causes have been identified and addressed.
• Responsible for maintenance and incidental shut planning and execution.
• Responsible to advise on and assist with long-term maintenance planning.
• Budget control and management of maintenance expenditure.
• Ensure disposal of hazardous maintenance waste and spills according to environmental policies and procedures.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers and customers respond to customer feedback and take corrective action if required.

 What are we looking for?

• BSc / B.Eng / B Tech Degree or an equivalent in Mechanical Engineering 
• 5 Years’ experience in heavy industry
• MDP or relevant management qualification will be advantageous
• GCC will be advantageous
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• Valid Driving License

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As an Environmental  Manager: Compliance, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain the environmental management system and review frequently Forests compliance and continous improvement. 
• Formulate relevant policies and procedures to meet with external certification, legal and international best practice requirements for Forests.
• Prepare and distribute reports reflecting Forests environmental management and compliance status on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Provide technical and environmental compliance knowledge to stakeholders and assist with publicity by writing and reviewing articles for publication, attending public meetings and representing Sappi Forests at public fora and exhibitions etc.
• Maintain membership and/or foster close liaison with professional associations, industry leaders and/or service providers in the environmental management field. 
• Foster close liaison with and, where appropriate, represent Forests on community and relevant industry forums
• Engage with external authorities through appropriate forums or directly to manage permit, license and other statutory requirements for forestry operations as well as for future projects both at strategic or implementation phase.
• Ensure that legal requirements are complied with in all respects, the required registers are maintained, and the necessary documentation and investigations are forwarded to the relevant Government Departments.
• Ensure that compulsory incident reporting to the authorities by the Employer meets with prescribed procedures and occurs within set deadlines.
• Ensure that all forestry activities comply with relevant environmental laws and regulations.
• Direct the Environmental Specialist in the identification and assessment of environmental risks and receive recommendations to reduce the risk of non-compliance to legal and or permit/licence requirements.
• Develop and manage the integrated risk and associated management systems, ensuring that policies and procedures are incorporated into the relevant risk management system and are available to users for business compliance.
• Review integrated risk systems for new developments by assessing new products to keep the RMS at the forefront of technology.

What are we looking for?

• Post Graduate or Honors degree in a relevant environmental management field.
• Masters degree (Environmental Management/Science/Law) advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in environmental management and implementation of compliance within a Forestry/Production/Industry environment.
• Indepth knowledge of environmental legislation and licencing processes.
• Knowledge of FSC and PEFC certification requirements.
• Proficient in computer applications (IsoMetrix, Metabuilder, Exclaim).
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Valid Driver’s license

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As a Fitter and Turner, you will be responsible for:

• Fit, assemble, grind, machine, and shape metal parts and sub-assemblies to maintain production machines and other equipment.
• Overhaul mechanical equipment
• Complete notifications and work orders on the SAP system.
• Participate in failure analysis
• Complete daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed checklist
• Perform standby and overtime duties as required.
• Draw spares from Stores using the picking list in SAP
• Share knowledge with other fitters in the section and in other areas of the plant.
• Perform quality control inspection on all equipment that must be prepared
• Machine a variety of equipment and components on the Boring Mill as and when required
• Understand and comply with the safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ) requirements of the section.
• Comply and perform tasks as per the organisation's policies, procedures, and best operating practices.
• Participate in the investigation of SHEQ incidents on request and help to identify root causes for non-conformance.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Report all unsafe acts to the direct supervisor

What are we looking for? 

• Grade 12 or N3 Mechanical Engineering Certificate
• Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter and Turner
• 2 Years Post-Apprenticeship Machining Experience in a Heavy Engineering Environment
• Valid Driving Licence

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As a Temp Reliever, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing Shifts: Take and hand over shifts efficiently.
• Ensuring Operational Excellence: Operate processes/equipment according to best practices.
• Executing Section Specific Interventions: Complete planned initiatives for designated sections.
• Providing Relief Operations: Substitute for operators and fulfill their duties.
• Assisting in Breakdowns: Aid foremen/operating staff during breakdowns and supervise as needed.
• Maintaining Incident Records: Record all incidents accurately in the shift logbook.
• Reporting Equipment Issues: Notify foremen promptly of breakdowns/faulty equipment.
• Promoting Safety and Compliance: Understand and adhere to SHEQ requirements, maintain high housekeeping standards, and identify/rectify hazards.

What are we looking for?

• N3 Pulp & Paper / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science.
• 0-3 months experience as a Process Trainee/Production Intern.
• National Diploma Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering would be advantageous.