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 Project Manager who will be accountable for a portfolio of medium and complex projects from business case development through to post implementation review in addition to managing all project resources within the project team

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible to :

• Consult with relevant stakeholders to develop detailed business cases for medium-sized to complex projects, determine the capital expenditure, return on investment, resource requirements, as well as assessment of risks and benefits in preparation of annual capital budget
• Prepare and manage annual capex and renewals budget based on input from plant cost centre managers, ensuring alignment with the mills and Sappi SA five year rolling capital/growth plan
• Review, develop, and coordinate all project justifications, cost estimates, and execution plans
• Coordinate pre-feasibility studies for projects as required, utilising input from both internal and external resources to ensure that results are carefully documented and validated
• Determine the resource requirements for projects, including capex, operational cost, skill types, as well as the resources for the change management elements
• Ensure all engineering designs comply with the appropriate engineering standards and design codes
• Complete bid reviews and analysis of the equipment supply proposals
• Coordinate the execution of the mills projects to meet the plan that has been approved
• Prepare and present project reports to meet the requirements of PPC meetings
• Develop detailed project work breakdown structures in SAP and manage the project’s cost to plan
• Develop the mills cash flow forecast and ensure compliance with the forecast with input from the project responsible persons
• Drive the scheduling, procurement, installation, and commissioning of the new equipment and drive the testing, highlighting any identified design efficiencies.
• Ensure the department compliance with all statutory, safety, environmental, and mill procedures
• Manage the projects department, which includes the drawing office, project team, and all project resources, managing project delivery and work output

What are we looking for?

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• BSc or National Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Processing would be preferred
• 5-8 years of project implementation experience in a manufacturing environment

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