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 an experienced Chief Draughtsman to plan, organise, direct, and manage the resources of the Drawing office to produce high-quality drawings that meet requirements set for the implementation of projects, modifications, and additions within the mill.

As a Chief Draughtsman, you will be responsible for:

• Manage (plan, organise, develop, lead, and control) the draughting requirements within the mill 
• Interpret and convert mechanical system concept designs into detailed technical drawings (orthographic/isometric views)
• Collaborate with professional and technical personnel on draughting requests, establishing requirements and assigning to individual draughtsmen by workload and priority of the request
• Prioritise, coordinate and assign draughting activities to the draughting team and ensure work is completed in a safe, effective, and timely manner that meets mill standards, objectives, and costs.
• Reassign work to accommodate ad-hoc requests for emergency draughting requests enabling efficient completion of tasks with the drawing office
• Direct employees in resolving complex and or difficult draughting assignments providing advice and guidance to aid in the completion of the task
• Monitor and control drawing progress against workload schedule and set requirements, completing follow-ups with assigned draughtsman to evaluate if assistance is required
• Evaluate the drawings completed and assess compliance with accepted engineering, mill, safety standards and regulations
• Review the resource requirements and team responsibilities continuously to maximise department efficiencies of the team

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 6 qualification in Engineering or Draughting.
• 5 + years of experience  in a design office environment with a focus on heavy industry
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD software is mandatory.
• Drawing office management experience would be an advantage
• Experience in the use of Plant 3D and SAP would be advantage

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