Temp Lab & Process Technician (Pulp & Paper)

Sappi; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programmes

Opportunities to travel

Market leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sappi is seeking a Temp Reliever: Technical to assist the Lab by providing leave/training relief and ensuring smooth operations. You will take over shifts, operate process equipment, collect samples, and perform ISO-compliant tests while reporting results via LIS.

We value safety, continuous learning, and teamwork; the role offers exposure to a global industrial environment with opportunities to develop skills and contribute to SHEQ objectives.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths and Physical Science or N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 months’ relevant experience in process/production in pulp and paper.

Responsibilities

• Take and hand over shift to ensure continuity.
• Operate process equipment following safety standards.
• Collect and prepare samples for analysis.
• Perform laboratory tests using instruments and ISO methods.
• Analyze samples and report data via LIS.
• Support SHEQ compliance and housekeeping during shifts.
• Assist skills transfer and development within the section.

Skills

Shift handover

Laboratory sampling

Laboratory testing

Data reporting

SHEQ compliance

Education

Matric with Maths & Physical Science

N3 in Pulp and Paper

Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering (advantage)

Tools

LIS

Job description

Sappi is seeking a Temp Reliever: Technical to assist the Lab by providing leave/training relief and ensuring smooth operations. You will take over shifts, operate process equipment, collect samples, and perform ISO-compliant tests while reporting results via LIS.

We value safety, continuous learning, and teamwork; the role offers exposure to a global industrial environment with opportunities to develop skills and contribute to SHEQ objectives.