Yibanathi Nhlakanipho has 6 years experience writing and curating verified entry-level jobs, internships, bursaries and career resources for South African youth. Every month, her articles on Scholarly Africa reach at least 1 million job-seekers.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Sappi Southern Africa is recruiting and invites applications for the Technician Trainee Programme (Mechanical) 2023.
Location: Ngodwana Mill
Closing Date: 22 September 2023
ABOUT SAPPI
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 integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Technician in Training – Mechanical to complete a Technician in Training programme and to assist technicians by performing various project work, maintenance tasks, technical investigations and management tasks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Technician in Training – Electrical, you will be responsible for:
- Complete the training and development as per the Technician in Training (TIT) programme
- Complete administrative training required for technicians
- Complete practical needed generic training for technicians
- Complete plant-specific equipment exposure and training as per discipline requirements
- Work with and assist the assigned area and section Engineer/s, Technician/s with day-to-day tasks, projects, and associated work
- Act as a Maintenance Support/Foreman/Superintendent for a period as per the job profile for Technicians in Training
- Act as a Shift Foreman for a period as per the job profile for Technicians in Training
- Commit to a training programme for 2 years
REQUIREMENTS
What are we looking for?
- A Trade Test Certificate in one of the following trades:
- Fitting
- Fitting & Turning
- Rigging
- Millwright
- Boilermaking/Fabrication
- NQF level 6 National Diploma – N6/S4 in Mechanical Engineering
- 5 Years post apprentice experience
- Valid driving license
YOUR BENEFITS
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 upon the role)
- Market leading leave benefits
- Employee wellbeing benefits
HOW TO APPLY
How to Apply? Please click on one of the buttons below.
Closing Date: 22 September 2023
Yibanathi Nhlakanipho has 6 years experience writing and curating verified entry-level jobs, internships, bursaries and career resources for South African youth. Every month, her articles on Scholarly Africa reach at least 1 million job-seekers.
