We are hiring!

We’re on the lookout for a Projects Manager - Group Scheme to manage the Group Scheme and Chain of custody for Sappi Forests in line with the requirements of the relevant certification schemes. 

As a Project Manager - Group Scheme you will be responsible for:.

• Oversee the compliance and certification processes within the group scheme
• Implement an effective monitoring system, appointing auditors and managing non-compliance issues
• Maintain and update procedures and standards
• Handle member relations, including their acceptance, termination and encouragement of eligible non-certified member to join
• Organise annual events and manage incentive payments 
• Compile budget and reports
• Ensure proper use of trademarks and liaison with certification bodies
• Maintain the integrity of the chain of custody for products 
• Implement the requirements related to the marketing and sale of products, such as timber legality and the controlled wood due diligence system
• Provide and effective monitoring system to ensure that Sappi Forests comply with the requirements of the relevant certification system
• Appoint auditors and follow up on non-compliance and ensure it is corrected 
• Maintain documented procedures related to chain of custody 
• Provide information to the relevant certification body as and when required
• Distribute any national risk assessments to relevant stakeholders
• Train staff involved in chain of custody
• Compile an annual report for chain of custody
• Ensure that labelling and timber accounting records are accurate and meet chain of custody requirements on Timber Control System (TCS)
• Handle complaints & appeals from stakeholders or auditors
• Liaise with relevant certification body
• Keep abreast of certification requirements
• Maintain, review and update procedures relevant to certification on Metabuilder
• Particpate in projects relevant to regional objectives 
• Maintain relationships with specialist organisations to keep abreast with techincal developments 
• Inform Fibre Supply and Resources staff and timber growers of latest available information and technical knowledge to improve cost effective fibre production
• Ensure technical alerts from Research are distributed to timber growers

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualification in forestry, agriculture or natural science
• At least 8 years experience in timber procurement and/or forestry management
• A few years' experience of attending audits (internal and external) advantageous
• Training in certification

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