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Technician: Condition Monitoring

Technician: Condition Monitoring

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Umkomaas
Location:  Mill Saiccor
Division:  Maintenance
Posting date:  9 Nov 2026
Closing date:  22 Nov 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 an experienced Technician: Condition Monitoring to maintain a high level of support to the Engineering Department through acquisition and analysis of condition monitoring raw data.  This is to supply accurate information to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability by utilising predictive, proactive, and preventive maintenance systems.

 

 

As a Technician: Condition Monitoring, you will be responsible for: 

  • Set up configuration of vibration and ultrasound databases, routes, analysis parameters and alarms
  • Load and dump Condition Monitoring raw data to relevant operating systems (Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Alloy Analysis and Electronic Nip Impressions)
  • Analyse Condition Monitoring raw data and compile reports on recommendations to relevant Engineers and Plant Personnel
  • Compile mandatory monthly reports
  • Perform field balancing and laser alignment when required
  • Assist Engineers and plant personnel in equipment commissioning and solving structural related problems
  • Perform scheduled Company Energy Conservation Surveys (air leaks and steam trap leaks)
  • Assist with solving equipment failures through RCA’s to prevent re-occurrence

 

 

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum N4 or equivalent qualification
  • Mechanical/Instruments/Electrical trade test
  • 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering industry is essential
  • Completion of Accredited Vibration Analysis Course/s and exposure to other Condition Monitoring tools would be advantageous

 

 

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

 

 

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 Technician: Condition Monitoring to maintain a high level of support to the Engineering Department through acquisition and analysis of condition monitoring raw data.  This is to supply accurate information to maximise equipment reliability and plant availability by utilising predictive, proactive, and preventive maintenance systems.

 

 

As a Technician: Condition Monitoring, you will be responsible for: 

  • Set up configuration of vibration and ultrasound databases, routes, analysis parameters and alarms
  • Load and dump Condition Monitoring raw data to relevant operating systems (Vibration, Ultrasound, Infrared, Alloy Analysis and Electronic Nip Impressions)
  • Analyse Condition Monitoring raw data and compile reports on recommendations to relevant Engineers and Plant Personnel
  • Compile mandatory monthly reports
  • Perform field balancing and laser alignment when required
  • Assist Engineers and plant personnel in equipment commissioning and solving structural related problems
  • Perform scheduled Company Energy Conservation Surveys (air leaks and steam trap leaks)
  • Assist with solving equipment failures through RCA’s to prevent re-occurrence

 

 

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum N4 or equivalent qualification
  • Mechanical/Instruments/Electrical trade test
  • 5 years post apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering industry is essential
  • Completion of Accredited Vibration Analysis Course/s and exposure to other Condition Monitoring tools would be advantageous

 

 

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

 

 

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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