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 centered around safety, integrity, courage, and 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 Senior Lab Technician to manage, control and calibrate Mill Laboratory instrumentation and equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of analytical results. Perform non-routine analysis including trouble shooting in pulp and chemical plants. To serve as a control for analyses performed in satellite laboratories as well as troubleshooting and problem solving in the plant

As a Senior Lab Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintains, services and calibrates analytical instruments as per ISO requirements
• Ensure continued reliability of analysts and accuracy of test methods and results through inter Laboratory testing with Sappi Technology Centre and SABS and initiate corrective action if required.
• Investigates/develops calibration and analytical test Methods.
• Trains and mentors staff and issues competencies.
• Responsibility for cost control in some relevant fields
• Issues PPE and tea rations to staff and maintains records.
• Communicates with plants regarding Testing and Quality issues by attending relevant meetings
• Performs standby duties which include callouts
• Plan, Administer and perform non-routine sample analysis and project work in the laboratory using ICP, Ion chromatography, Flame photometry and UV / Visible spectrophotometry amongst other instruments.
• Performs gas tests to authorize clearances for confined space entry & hot work permits
• Responsible for the safety induction of new employees in Main Laboratory

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• National Diploma in relevant Chemistry field
• 3 years’ experience in an industrial laboratory

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 the role).
• Market-leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.