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Process Operator Dryend

Process Operator Dryend

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Division:  Production
Posting date:  10 Mar 2026
Closing date:  24 Mar 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 Process Operator Dryend to operate the Newsprint Dry End section safely and efficiently to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime.  

 

As an Process Operator Dryend you will be responsible for:

 

Operations & Production:

  • Perform pre-start inspections of dryer screens, ropes, and separators.
  • Operate and control the dryer section, calendar stack, and pope reel.
  • Control dry-end draws and assist with felt and wire changes.
  • Coordinate basis weight, trim, and speed changes with relevant operators.

Quality Control & Equipment Monitoring:

  • Inspect paper sheets for defects and report non-conformances.
  • Test reel density and hardness and compare with QCS profiles.
  • Ensure correct dryer screen and rope tension at all times.
  • Conduct shift inspections and report equipment deviations.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ):

  • Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
  • Report accidents, unsafe conditions, and fire hazards immediately.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Safely operate equipment, including the overhead crane, in line with company policies.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • 1–3 years’ machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

 

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 an Process Operator Dryend to operate the Newsprint Dry End section safely and efficiently to ensure optimum production output and quality at the best cost with minimum downtime.  

 

As an Process Operator Dryend you will be responsible for:

 

Operations & Production:

  • Perform pre-start inspections of dryer screens, ropes, and separators.
  • Operate and control the dryer section, calendar stack, and pope reel.
  • Control dry-end draws and assist with felt and wire changes.
  • Coordinate basis weight, trim, and speed changes with relevant operators.

Quality Control & Equipment Monitoring:

  • Inspect paper sheets for defects and report non-conformances.
  • Test reel density and hardness and compare with QCS profiles.
  • Ensure correct dryer screen and rope tension at all times.
  • Conduct shift inspections and report equipment deviations.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ):

  • Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
  • Report accidents, unsafe conditions, and fire hazards immediately.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Safely operate equipment, including the overhead crane, in line with company policies.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • 1–3 years’ machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

 

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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