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Temp Reliever Woodyard

Temp Reliever Woodyard

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Division:  Production
Posting date:  18 May 2026
Closing date:  1 Jun 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 Temp Reliever Woodyard to assist production in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.

 

As a Temp Reliever Woodyard you will be responsible for:

  • Take over and hand over shifts effectively, ensuring clear communication of operational status and outstanding issues.
  • Operate wood yard equipment and processes in accordance with standard operating procedures and best operating practices.
  • Relieve operators across various positions and perform all duties associated with those roles as required.
  • Assist Foremen and operating staff during breakdowns, maintenance activities, and supervision of employees when necessary.
  • Monitor equipment performance and promptly report breakdowns, defects, and unsafe conditions to the Foreman.
  • Ensure accurate operational reporting by recording incidents, production information, and shift activities in the logbook.
  • Maintain compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) requirements by identifying hazards, taking corrective action, and maintaining good housekeeping standards.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives, including problem-solving activities, BBS observations, and ongoing training and development programs.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • A National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering will be advantageous. 
  • Minimum of 3 month’s relevant experience as a Process Trainee/ Production Intern within a production or pulp and paper 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 a Temp Reliever Woodyard to assist production in reducing overtime by providing leave/training relief.

 

As a Temp Reliever Woodyard you will be responsible for:

  • Take over and hand over shifts effectively, ensuring clear communication of operational status and outstanding issues.
  • Operate wood yard equipment and processes in accordance with standard operating procedures and best operating practices.
  • Relieve operators across various positions and perform all duties associated with those roles as required.
  • Assist Foremen and operating staff during breakdowns, maintenance activities, and supervision of employees when necessary.
  • Monitor equipment performance and promptly report breakdowns, defects, and unsafe conditions to the Foreman.
  • Ensure accurate operational reporting by recording incidents, production information, and shift activities in the logbook.
  • Maintain compliance with all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) requirements by identifying hazards, taking corrective action, and maintaining good housekeeping standards.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and safety initiatives, including problem-solving activities, BBS observations, and ongoing training and development programs.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Matric (Grade 12) with Maths & Physics or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
  • A National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering will be advantageous. 
  • Minimum of 3 month’s relevant experience as a Process Trainee/ Production Intern within a production or pulp and paper 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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