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Project Engineer - Fixed Term

Project Engineer - Fixed Term

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Stanger
Location:  Mill Stanger
Department:  Engineering
Posting date:  17 Jan 2025
Closing date:  24 Jan 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 are on the lookout for an experienced Project Engineer (Fixed Term - 12 months) to ensure that mill projects and newly installed equipment are managed according to accepted standards

 

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for: 

 

  • Managing Project life cycle.
  • Promoting sustainability throughout all aspects of Engineering and Projects.
  • Measuring plant performance against set process limits and determine process quality.
  • Benchmarking plant performance against international norms.
  • Investigating process deviations and develop procedures to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Investigating new or alternative processes and equipment.
  • Drawing up Engineering proposals including personnel and budget allocations.
  • Managing project costs and personnel allocation to budget.
  • Selection of equipment compatible to the various process applications.
  • Understanding and application of PM2 principles of Project Management.
  • Understanding and implementation of all ergonomic aspects of plant design.
  • Developing best operating procedures and manuals with relevant subject matter experts.
  • Performing hazard / risk assessments for new equipment and processes.
  • Contributing to departmental SHEQ objectives and targets.

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • BSc/BEng/BTech Engineering with at least 3 years experience as an Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment
  • OR a National Diploma with at least 5 years experience as an Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry is an advantage.
  • Leadership experience is an advantage. 
  • SAP experience is and advantage.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Projects, Autocad Drafting).

 

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
 
 
 
 

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 are on the lookout for an experienced Project Engineer (Fixed Term - 12 months) to ensure that mill projects and newly installed equipment are managed according to accepted standards

 

As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for: 

 

  • Managing Project life cycle.
  • Promoting sustainability throughout all aspects of Engineering and Projects.
  • Measuring plant performance against set process limits and determine process quality.
  • Benchmarking plant performance against international norms.
  • Investigating process deviations and develop procedures to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Investigating new or alternative processes and equipment.
  • Drawing up Engineering proposals including personnel and budget allocations.
  • Managing project costs and personnel allocation to budget.
  • Selection of equipment compatible to the various process applications.
  • Understanding and application of PM2 principles of Project Management.
  • Understanding and implementation of all ergonomic aspects of plant design.
  • Developing best operating procedures and manuals with relevant subject matter experts.
  • Performing hazard / risk assessments for new equipment and processes.
  • Contributing to departmental SHEQ objectives and targets.

 

What are we looking for?

 

  • BSc/BEng/BTech Engineering with at least 3 years experience as an Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment
  • OR a National Diploma with at least 5 years experience as an Engineer in a heavy industry/manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry is an advantage.
  • Leadership experience is an advantage. 
  • SAP experience is and advantage.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Projects, Autocad Drafting).

 

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
 
 
 
 

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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