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Temp Reliever (Main Lab) - FTC

Temp Reliever (Main Lab) - FTC

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Department:  Technical
Posting date:  12 Nov 2025
Closing date:  19 Nov 2025

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 Temp Reliever (Main Lab) – FTC to assist Main Lab in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.

 

As a Temp Reliever (Main Lab) - FTC you will be responsible for:

  • Take and hand over shift, ensuring smooth operational continuity.
  • Operate equipment following best operating practices.
  • Collect and prepare samples for analysis.
  • Perform laboratory tests using instruments and ISO-compliant methods.
  • Analyze samples to generate accurate data and report results via LIS. 
  • Handle special sample requests as required.
  • Communicate safety issues to Shift supervisor and production personnel.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in the plants when sampling and ensure housekeeping in main lab
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks in line with SHEQ requirements.
  • Do BBS observations and report Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and Near miss.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric (Grade 12) with maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • At least a minimum of 3 months relevant experience as Process Trainee.  

 

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 Temp Reliever (Main Lab) – FTC to assist Main Lab in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.

 

As a Temp Reliever (Main Lab) - FTC you will be responsible for:

  • Take and hand over shift, ensuring smooth operational continuity.
  • Operate equipment following best operating practices.
  • Collect and prepare samples for analysis.
  • Perform laboratory tests using instruments and ISO-compliant methods.
  • Analyze samples to generate accurate data and report results via LIS. 
  • Handle special sample requests as required.
  • Communicate safety issues to Shift supervisor and production personnel.
  • Maintain proper housekeeping in the plants when sampling and ensure housekeeping in main lab
  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks in line with SHEQ requirements.
  • Do BBS observations and report Unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and Near miss.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric (Grade 12) with maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • At least a minimum of 3 months relevant experience as Process Trainee.  

 

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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