SAPPI Vacancies

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1. Global Service Team Member – System Integration Developer 1
2. Government & Community Relations Specialist
3. Data Analyst – Supply Chain
4. Production Talent Pool

Global Service Team Member – System Integration Developer 1

Sappi Southern Africa

Country:  South Africa

City:  Johannesburg

Location:  Johannesburg Sappi South African HQ

Department:  Information Technology

Posting date:  Jul 5, 2024

Closing date: 

Department:

Sappi’s Information Technology (IT) team is driving operational excellence, security resilience and digital innovation at scale across all diverse businesses.  Covering all aspects from IT strategy, people, process, solution and governance, the team enables Sappi to streamline operations, enhance customer experience and maximize the productivity and engagement of employees through state of the art technologies to ensure all divisions are fit for a long term sustainable and thriving future.

Job Overview: 

The System Integration Developer is a Member of the Global eBusiness B2B team, providing development and technical support for customer facing platforms, systems, and applications, including Customer Relationship Management, EDI and B2B Integration, API Management and web content management. The role will work to support major projects, working with cross functional business teams and the Global Service Team Lead to formulate functional and business roadmaps and deployment schedules. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide Regional and Global technical support to insure optimal utilization, performance, and reliability of relative applications and systems. 
• Serve as primary point of contact for eBusiness B2B customer issues and requests and provide timely responses to escalations. 
• Work closely with internal and external business partners and stakeholders, Business Process Owners / Engineers, IT operations, and regional and global applications teams to design, build and test solutions in support of prioritized business initiatives. 
• Translate business requirements into technical requirements to deliver solutions that meet business objectives and expectations.  
• Accurately record work activities and time spent in a Time Management System on a regular basis. 
• Follow proper governance, incident, and change management procedures and meet pre-defined KPIs for work estimation accuracy, incident closure, and on time delivery. 
• Participate in regular project status and performance review meetings with Global Service Team Lead. 
• Manage small sized projects typically less than 12 months in length, and limited in scope and reach to the individual, the eBusiness B2B team and/or single business stakeholder. 
• Report notable work activities, project status, and major incidents to Global Service Team Lead on a weekly basis. 
• Support and align goals and activities with Global Sappi vision. 
• Understand and adhere to Sappi’s Code of Ethics. 
• Comply with global security and internal audit practices and requests to ensure all solutions meet security and data privacy guidelines to protect employees and Sappi’s business interests. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science or Information Management or equivalent work experience 
• Demonstrates deep knowledge and understanding of relevant applications and technologies 
• Ability to multitask and manage workload with minimal supervision. 
• Excellent Communication Skills, both verbal and written. 
• Excellent problem solving and customer service skills 
• Ability to work flex schedules as needed to support a global organization 
• Must be able to work well with people from many different backgrounds and cultures 

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.

Government & Community Relations Specialist

Sappi Southern Africa

Country:  South Africa

City:  JOhannesburg

Location:  Johannesburg Sappi South African HQ

Department:  Corporate Affairs

Posting date:  4 Jul 2024

Closing date:  18 Jul 2024

We are hiring! 

 
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Government and Community Relations Specialist to build and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and other external groups. This includes promoting Sappi’s initiatives, fostering positive relationships, and addressing community concerns.

As a Government and Community Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for:  

• Implement the stakeholder engagement strategy in line with agreed outcomes as indicated by the Stakeholder relations Lead.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with provincial, local government officials, and traditional leaders, enhancing Sappi’s corporate reputation.
• Lead community meetings and forums, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed about company activities, including recruitment, social impact programs, and procurement processes.
• Develop and deliver presentations on Sappi’s shared value approach and social impact initiatives, promoting community involvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally (communications, operations, marketing) to promote government and community initiatives through various communication channels.
• Participate in and advise on amicable resolutions of community issues, ensuring alignment with legal and practical considerations.
• Contribute to stakeholder engagement reports, documenting issues raised and resolutions achieved.
• Ensure messaging with community stakeholders aligns with Sappi’s shared value focus.
• Support the implementation of social impact programs and initiatives at the local level.
• Draft and distribute various communications materials promoting the company and its initiatives.
• Represent Sappi at relevant local events and activities to build relationships with key community members.
• Manage and maintain a stakeholder database, including information on issues, relationships, and stakeholder sentiment.
• Prepare and contribute to monthly reports on community engagement and government relations initiatives.
• Assist with monthly reporting to community structures regarding local involvement.

What are we looking for? 

• NQF6 qualification (National Diploma/Degree) in Public Relations, Communications, Government Affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in community relations or government affairs.
• Experience in managing and analysing stakeholder data.

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
• 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.

Data Analyst – Supply Chain

Sappi Southern Africa

Country:  South Africa

City:  Durban

Location:  Global Business Services – Umhlanga

Department:  Supply Chain

Posting date:  Jul 2, 2024

Closing date:  16 Jul 2024

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  Supply Chain Data Analyst  in the Export supply chain department to analyse data and identify methods to predict and improve export delivery of cargo to customers.This role will need to uncover patterns and generate insight from export shipping data through reporting, graphical representation in order to improve the quality, delivery, customer service and importantly identify cost saving opportunities

 
As a Supply Chain Data Analyst, you will be responsible to :

• Collect and analyse supply chain data from shipping , planning and operational and external service provider teams
• Perform inventory analysis and present inventory reports which include bonded warehouse and CIP stocks to senior supply chain and operations managers
• Support the supply chain export internal units in the development and implementation of consolidated reporting and information for the weekly sales and operations meetings
• Leverage data analytics tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from export data working with RPA team
• Design and propose solutions to optimize export processes, considering factors such as cost, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented solutions , reporting this detail formally to senior supply chain manager
• Research and analyse carrier activity, global shipping trends and customer needs in this role for record and market reporting reasons
• Develop cost-benefit analyses to inform decision-making on export initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends in export management and business analysis to stay up-to-date on best practices.
• Develop forecasts and projections related to export performance based on data analysis and market insights.
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What are we looking for? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Mathematics, Finance, Logistics, Business Analytics or another related field 
• Experience as a supply chain analyst, logistics coordinator , exports or other similar roles gained through internships is more desirable
• Minimum of 3  and up to 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a high-pressure environment
• Proficient in MS Office (Microsoft excel advanced)

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.

Production Talent Pool

appi Southern Africa

Country:  South Africa

City:  Rosebank

Location:  Global Business Services – Umhlanga

Department:  Technical

Posting date:  14 Jun 2024

Closing date: 

Do you see solutions where others see problems?

Sappi is recruiting and you could become part of our innovative, solutions-driven company with your unique skillset.

If you are ready to accelerate your career, we are looking for the right talent within our engineering and technical pipeline. We have several opportunities at our business, based in the beautiful provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, with great lifestyle choices for you and your family.

We’re looking for:

• Production Managers Pulp or Paper
• Production Managers Utilities/Plant Operations
• Other Technical positions

 So, if you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the pool.

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.

Engineering Talent Pool

Sappi Southern Africa

Country:  South Africa

City:  Rosebank

Location:  Global Business Services – Umhlanga

Department:  Technical

Posting date:  14 Jun 2024

Closing date: 

Do you see solutions where others see problems?

Sappi is recruiting and you could become part of our innovative, solutions-driven company with your unique skillset.

If you are ready to accelerate your career, we are looking for the right talent within our engineering and technical pipeline. We have several opportunities at our business, based in the beautiful provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, with great lifestyle choices for you and your family.

We’re looking for:

• Maintenance Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Electrical/Electronic Engineers
• Instruments & Automation Engineer
• Reliability Engineers
• Business Process & Systems Engineers
• Chemical & Process Engineers
• Mechatronic Engineers
• Other Technical positions

If you are resilient and energetic and looking for a new challenge at competitive market rates, click on apply now to put your name in the pool.

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.

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All the best with your applications.

All the best with your applications.