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Bale Line Assistance Uptakes #3

Bale Line Assistance Uptakes #3

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Division:  Production
Posting date:  16 Apr 2026
Closing date:  30 Apr 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 a Bale line Assistance Uptakes #3 to provides assistance to the Bale Line Operator for the continuous and efficient operation of the Bale Line.

 

As a Bale line Assistance Uptakes #3 you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the start-up and shutdown of operations across the bale line (from cutter to unitizer).
  • Ensure the availability of packaging materials (wire, wrappers, and labelling ink).
  • Safely operate the overhead crane/hoist to load materials onto equipment.
  • Perform first-line troubleshooting and report equipment issues to minimise downtime.
  • Support autonomous maintenance activities to improve plant efficiency.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
  • Adhere to and promote high safety standards, including assisting with clearances and isolations.
  • Ensure the quality and appearance of wrapped bales meet customer requirements.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Pulp and Paper.
  • 6 months industry experience.

 

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.

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 Bale line Assistance Uptakes #3 to provides assistance to the Bale Line Operator for the continuous and efficient operation of the Bale Line.

 

As a Bale line Assistance Uptakes #3 you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the start-up and shutdown of operations across the bale line (from cutter to unitizer).
  • Ensure the availability of packaging materials (wire, wrappers, and labelling ink).
  • Safely operate the overhead crane/hoist to load materials onto equipment.
  • Perform first-line troubleshooting and report equipment issues to minimise downtime.
  • Support autonomous maintenance activities to improve plant efficiency.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
  • Adhere to and promote high safety standards, including assisting with clearances and isolations.
  • Ensure the quality and appearance of wrapped bales meet customer requirements.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric with Maths and Science or N3 Pulp and Paper.
  • 6 months industry experience.

 

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.

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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