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 Saveall Production Assistant to maintain and ensure that Kraft linear board, Newsprint and Groundwood thickeners / save-all’s are serviceable and efficient to run at maximum capacity at all times.

As a Saveall Production Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Perform daily inspections on Kraft linear board, Newsprint and Groundwood thickeners / save-all’s
• Identify any operational or mechanical problems and ensure that all problems are corrected
• Report to Paper Specialist or Shift Superintendent if problems cannot be fixed in the run
• Clean and maintain thickeners/save –all daily
• Ensure that Thickeners/ save- all’s run at maximum efficiency at all time
• Prepare sector bags
• Supervise contractors working on Thickener/save-all during shuts on ground wood
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Comply with all the relevant Safety, health, Environment, and quality requirements

What are we looking for?

• Matric with Maths and Science, or an N3 Engineering Studies, or N3 Pulp and Paper.
• Basic knowledge of Kraft linear board, Newsprint, or Groundwood Operations.
• Mechanical Experience will be advantageous.
• Experience working with Thickeners and save-all systems will be 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 .
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.