Maintenance Superintendent : Turner / Machinist

SappiZA

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Job title : Maintenance Superintendent : Turner / Machinist

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : November 23, 2025

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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 Maintenance Superintendent : Turner / Machinist to perform frontline management of the mechanical workshop (turning section) and machining activities, ensuring the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of high-quality mechanical components that support reliable plant operation. The role provides technical leadership to the Turning / Machining and Fitting teams and ensures that workshop equipment is fully utilized, and that operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with mill standards and engineering best practices.

As a Maintenance Superintendent : Turner / Machinist, you will be responsible for :

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all machining and turning work within the mechanical workshop

Assess equipment, materials, and labour required to complete machining, fabrication, and repair tasks

Ensure that machining and mechanical maintenance activities meet set quality and safety standards while minimizing downtime and waste

Allocate and prioritize work orders to turners and machinists to ensure timely delivery of components to production areas

Collaborate with Maintenance Engineers, Production, and Planning teams to ensure machining jobs align with operational priorities

Maintain workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, drilling, and grinding equipment) to ensure reliability and precision

Oversee the manufacture and repair of rotating components (shafts, sleeves, bushes, couplings, etc.) within tolerance specifications

Coordinate external machining and contractor work to ensure compliance with Sappi’s quality and safety standards

Prepare and maintain accurate job documentation, drawings, and inspection reports in accordance with mill and legal requirements

Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical input for modifications and engineering improvement projects

Work overtime, standby, and act in a higher position when required

Manages a portion of the Workshop Fitting / Turning Team

Stands in for the Fitting Superintendent, when required to

Supervise and develop turners, machinists, and apprentices to build technical competence and ensure effective team performance

Manage workforce planning, performance management, and training interventions to maintain adequate skill levels

Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to promote multi-skilling and continuous improvement

Evaluate individual and team performance against goals, ensuring accountability and alignment with departmental standards

Foster a collaborative, safety-conscious, and results-driven workshop culture

Understand and enforce SHEQ requirements within the workshop and ensure full compliance with statutory and company ISO standards

Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections to identify and address hazards proactively

Monitor subordinates’ adherence to safety procedures and correct non-conformances promptly

Investigate SHEQ incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions

Maintain a high level of housekeeping and organization (5S principles) in the workshop at all times

What are we looking for?

NQF level 4 qualification

Fitter & Turner / Machinist Trade Test

Minimum of 5 years post trade test experience

Supervisory experience is essential

SAP knowledge will be considered advantageous

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

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