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Mill Wide Foreman Shifts

Sappi

Sappi

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

We’re Hiring: Mill Wide Foreman – Shifts

We are seeking an experienced Mill Wide Foreman – Shifts to coordinate safe and effective maintenance activities across the mill. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring long-term plant availability and reliability, contributing to improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Key Responsibilities

As a Mill Wide Foreman – Shift, you will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating breakdown and opportunity maintenance by prioritising resources in line with Mill priorities and procedures.
  • Assessing equipment, material, and labour requirements to execute complex maintenance tasks efficiently and to Mill standards.
  • Planning and executing shutdown activities to ensure safe, effective, and timely completion.
  • Coordinating and managing external contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to required standards.
  • Performing and supporting skilled maintenance work to resolve operational issues and complete projects effectively.
  • Managing tools, equipment, vehicles, master data accuracy, and work order processes to support maintenance objectives.
  • Leading people management activities, including performance management, skills development, attendance control, and participation in recruitment processes.
  • Controlling maintenance-related costs within budget, preparing shift reports, communicating with stakeholders, and responding to customer feedback.

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant Engineering qualification at NQF Level 5 or N4 Engineering Studies.
  • Recognised Trade Certificate (Manpower/SETA accredited).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post–trade test experience in plant operations within a heavy industrial environment.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office package).
  • Valid driver’s licence.
  • Experience within the Pulp and Paper industry.
  • Working knowledge of SAP.
  • Supervision / Management experience advantageous.