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Salary
≈ $12k – $21k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 8, 2026.

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Sappi is a South African founded global producer of paper, pulp and dissolving wood pulp, with woodfibre based sustainable products for global markets. It hires mill operators, fitters, electrical reliability engineers and pulp sales staff at its mills in North America, Europe and South Africa. The company is based in South Africa.

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 are on the lookout for a Fitter to ensure optimum plant availability through maintenance, overhaul, and repair of machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards, contributing to overall equipment effectiveness. You will provide mechanical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading mechanical systems and equipment; and ensuring that necessary tools and materials are available and well-maintained.

As aFitter, you will be responsible for:

Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental Compliance

  • Understand and comply with section SHEQ requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and best operating practices.
  • Participate in SHEQ incident investigations, identify root causes, and correct mechanical maintenance non-conformances.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards in the workplace and assist production personnel with plant isolation processes.

Plant and Equipment Efficiency

  • Fit, assemble, grind, shape metal parts, and install, test, connect, commission, and modify mechanical equipment.
  • Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules (including shuts).
  • Complete work orders, notifications, and draw necessary spares from Stores using SAP picking lists.
  • Execute fault finding during breakdowns, perform repairs to minimize downtime, and participate in failure analysis.
  • Conduct daily and weekly equipment inspections according to detailed checklists and report defects or risks to supervisors.
  • Scope and plan work orders as required to optimize mechanical maintenance tasks.
  • Cover after-hours/weekend breakdowns on a standby basis and perform required overtime duties.
  • Share technical knowledge across plant sections and perform any other assigned tasks within the scope of a Fitter.

What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 or N3 Engineering.
  • Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
  • 2 Years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be advantageous.
  • Valid Driving License.

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.
  • Market leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.

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 are on the lookout for a Fitter to ensure optimum plant availability through maintenance, overhaul, and repair of machinery, equipment, and mechanical systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards, contributing to overall equipment effectiveness. You will provide mechanical services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and replacement needs; installing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading mechanical systems and equipment; and ensuring that necessary tools and materials are available and well-maintained.

As aFitter, you will be responsible for:

Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental Compliance

  • Understand and comply with section SHEQ requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and best operating practices.
  • Participate in SHEQ incident investigations, identify root causes, and correct mechanical maintenance non-conformances.
  • Maintain high housekeeping standards in the workplace and assist production personnel with plant isolation processes.

Plant and Equipment Efficiency

  • Fit, assemble, grind, shape metal parts, and install, test, connect, commission, and modify mechanical equipment.
  • Perform plant maintenance and remedial work according to SAP notifications, work orders, and planned schedules (including shuts).
  • Complete work orders, notifications, and draw necessary spares from Stores using SAP picking lists.
  • Execute fault finding during breakdowns, perform repairs to minimize downtime, and participate in failure analysis.
  • Conduct daily and weekly equipment inspections according to detailed checklists and report defects or risks to supervisors.
  • Scope and plan work orders as required to optimize mechanical maintenance tasks.
  • Cover after-hours/weekend breakdowns on a standby basis and perform required overtime duties.
  • Share technical knowledge across plant sections and perform any other assigned tasks within the scope of a Fitter.

What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 or N3 Engineering.
  • Recognised Trade Test Certificate as a Mechanical Fitter or Fitter and Turner.
  • 2 Years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment will be advantageous.
  • Valid Driving License.

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.
  • Market leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.
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