Administrator COE

Sappi; Umkomaas; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of woodfibre products is seeking an experienced Administrator to manage various administrative functions within the laboratory at their Dissolving Pulp Centre of Excellence. The role includes responsibilities such as managing samples, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining administrative records. Candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification with an administration focus, alongside minimum 3 years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with familiarity with SAP and SharePoint as advantageous. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Opportunity to travel

Learning and development programmes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience within a similar environment.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Experience with SAP and SharePoint is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage laboratory samples appropriately.
• Compile weekly consumable purchasing requirements.
• Coordinate administration functions and logistical support.
• Prepare standard complaint graphs for quarterly reports.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Competency in Microsoft Office

Experience with SAP

Experience with SharePoint

Education

Grade 12 with a Secretarial or Administration Qualification (NQF 4/5)

Job description

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 Administrator to complete administrative functions professionally and effectively within the laboratory at the Dissolving Pulp Centre of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Receive pulp competitor samples and dissolving pulp mill samples, store in the pulp store and enter into the Sample Management system.
• Issue and receipt of samples to and from laboratory projects.
• Compile consumable purchasing requirements weekly based on consumables stockcounts and create weekly consumables purchase orders
• Create notification and purchase requisitions for equipment repair and maintenance requirements
• Update relevantrosters quarterly; equipment verifications, internal equipment calibrations, chemical preparation and standardisation rosters, housekeeping team rosters
• Update status of SHEQ related action items e.g. from housekeeping inspections, improvement actions, safety suggestions SHEQ
• Coordinate job observation programme, collating and reporting monthly on observations
• Prepare standard complaint graphs for quarterly CSR reporting, DP Cluster reports and for Saiccor Mill quarterly Site SHEQ meetings
• Assist with data downloads and spreadsheet preparation for customer meetings and technical reviews
• Coordinate administration functions i.e. ordering of Stationary and PPE requirements, printing of laboratory logbooks, arranging functions (arranging catering, booking venues, travel requirements)

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a Secretarial or Administration Qualification (NQF 4/5)
• 3 years relevant experience within a similar environment
• Strong computer literacy with competency in Microsoft Office
• Working experience with SAP and SharePoint will be considered advantageous

Benefits

• 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