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Supervisor

Supervisor

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Cramond
Location:  Forestry - Clan
Division:  Forestry
Posting date:  5 Jun 2026
Closing date:  19 Jun 2026

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 experienced Supervisor to identify or eliminate risks and recommend interventions that would improve overall safety in the workplace and management of a risk system that complies with NOSA 5 star requirement.


As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Conduct a risk assessment per activity in order to mitigate potential risks.
  • Conduct interim inspections to monitor and ensure adherence to safety and quality specifications.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis/ Incident investigations for all incidents and near misses in the workplace.
  • Provide informal safety training to employees and be proactively involved in ensuring that proper practices are observed in the workplace.
  • Conducting weekly safety talks and providing weekly reports on risk issues.
  • Conduct scenario emergency drills monthly.
  • Perform safety inspections in locations including job sites, buildings and company vehicles.
  • Assist with Man-Job analyses and fit required PPE.
  • PPE: co-ordinate annual purchase, issuing and training on use thereof.
  • Co-ordinate SHE activities per activity area.
  • Conduct safety inspections and ensure contractors & other stakeholders comply with safety requirements.


What are we looking for?

 

  • Grade 12 and /or NQF level 4 certificate as a Supervisor will be preferred.
  • At least two year’s experience in a Nursery / Forestry / Manufacturing environment.
  • Previous Supervisory experience is essential.
  • NOSA, Health & Safety Courses are advantageous.
  • Basic computer skills is 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.

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 experienced Supervisor to identify or eliminate risks and recommend interventions that would improve overall safety in the workplace and management of a risk system that complies with NOSA 5 star requirement.


As a Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Conduct a risk assessment per activity in order to mitigate potential risks.
  • Conduct interim inspections to monitor and ensure adherence to safety and quality specifications.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis/ Incident investigations for all incidents and near misses in the workplace.
  • Provide informal safety training to employees and be proactively involved in ensuring that proper practices are observed in the workplace.
  • Conducting weekly safety talks and providing weekly reports on risk issues.
  • Conduct scenario emergency drills monthly.
  • Perform safety inspections in locations including job sites, buildings and company vehicles.
  • Assist with Man-Job analyses and fit required PPE.
  • PPE: co-ordinate annual purchase, issuing and training on use thereof.
  • Co-ordinate SHE activities per activity area.
  • Conduct safety inspections and ensure contractors & other stakeholders comply with safety requirements.


What are we looking for?

 

  • Grade 12 and /or NQF level 4 certificate as a Supervisor will be preferred.
  • At least two year’s experience in a Nursery / Forestry / Manufacturing environment.
  • Previous Supervisory experience is essential.
  • NOSA, Health & Safety Courses are advantageous.
  • Basic computer skills is 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.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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