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Artisan Assistant Hydraulics

Artisan Assistant Hydraulics

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  13 Apr 2026
Closing date:  11 Mar 2026

We are hiring!

 

We’re looking for an Artisan Assistant to support the safe execution of less complex maintenance tasks and assist Artisans with more advanced maintenance duties, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our equipment.

 

As an Artisan Assistant, you will be responsible for:

  • Perform maintenance, assistance and repair of equipment concerning the fabrication workshop.
  • Obtain licence as “authorised workman” as per Sappi lock out procedure and assist production personnel with isolation process where required.
  • Comply with legislation - safe handling of, identifying, sorting and disposal of waste in correct waste streams.
  • Correct selection and use of tools for the job and maintenance there-of.
  • Obtain licences for various mobile equipment as found on Ngodwana Mill.
  • Assist Artisans with breakdowns and opportunity maintenance and perform tasks as per competency level.
  • Move and transport of equipment in the workplace as required.
  • Ensure a safe working environment with the development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
  • Ensure that the section complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements.

 

 What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science.
  • Trade Test advantageous
  • Valid driving license.

We are hiring!

 

We’re looking for an Artisan Assistant to support the safe execution of less complex maintenance tasks and assist Artisans with more advanced maintenance duties, contributing to the overall effectiveness of our equipment.

 

As an Artisan Assistant, you will be responsible for:

  • Perform maintenance, assistance and repair of equipment concerning the fabrication workshop.
  • Obtain licence as “authorised workman” as per Sappi lock out procedure and assist production personnel with isolation process where required.
  • Comply with legislation - safe handling of, identifying, sorting and disposal of waste in correct waste streams.
  • Correct selection and use of tools for the job and maintenance there-of.
  • Obtain licences for various mobile equipment as found on Ngodwana Mill.
  • Assist Artisans with breakdowns and opportunity maintenance and perform tasks as per competency level.
  • Move and transport of equipment in the workplace as required.
  • Ensure a safe working environment with the development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
  • Ensure that the section complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements.

 

 What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science.
  • Trade Test advantageous
  • Valid driving license.

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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