Assistant : Rewinder (Mandeni, South Africa)

Sappi
Sappi

South Africa

Posted on Oct 6, 2026

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 lockout for a Assistant : Rewinder the incumbent will assists the Rewinderman in the running of the Finishing House, Rewinder to convert paper reels from work in progress into finished goods.


As a Assistant : Rewinder you will be responsible to:

  • Inspect all hand tools and ensure all are in a safe working condition.
  • Positions the on-put reel on the dolly in the epco track behind the rewinder back stand and removes the core plugs and strapping from the reel.
  • Operate the overhead hoist to position the unwind shaft level with the core of the reel.
  • Pushes the reel towards the shaft until the end of the shaft enters the core of the reel.
  • Unhooks the hoist chain nearest the reel and pushes the reel forward until approx 50% of the shaft is into the core of the reel.
  • Removes the second hoist chain and pushes the shaft until the core is against the cone of the shaft.
  • Assist the Rewinder to hoist the reel and load it into the back stand.
  • Assist the Rewinder in cutting up side-run reels and remove them to the PM2 broke conveyor.
  • Assist the Rewinder in feeding the paper sheet from the back stand, through the rewinder and onto the winding shaft. What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

  • Grade 12 and/or NQF Level 4 Qualification
  • 3 Months Plant Operations Experience

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