Instrument Mechanician- Mill Stanger at Sappi
Sappi
October 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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 lookout for an experiencedÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂïInstrument Mechanician to install, maintain and repair instrumentation ensuring optimum plant availability by providing efficient services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs, according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible for:
Preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules
Fault finding, repairs and maintenance on Instrumentation / Control Systems
Calibration of all field instrumentation to ISO standards
Ensure damaged, ageing, and redundant equipment is replaced / removed timeously
Assist in installation and commissioning of all new projects from field to DCS.
Scope and plan work orders as required
Complete works orders
Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
Participate in root-cause failure analysis
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plant inspections and report all defects
Maintain a high level of housekeeping
What are we looking for?
Matric plus Full Engineering N2 Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
N3 Engineering Certificate is advantageous
Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate
3 years post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment
Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is advantageous
SAP experience is advantageous
Valid driver's licence
The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
Must be able to perform standby duties
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
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 experiencedÃÂâÃÂÃÂÃÂïInstrument Mechanician to install, maintain and repair instrumentation ensuring optimum plant availability by providing efficient services with specific responsibility for identifying repair and/or replacement needs, according to engineering specifications and safety standards.
As an Instrument Mechanician, you will be responsible for:
Preventative maintenance as per maintenance schedules
Fault finding, repairs and maintenance on Instrumentation / Control Systems
Calibration of all field instrumentation to ISO standards
Ensure damaged, ageing, and redundant equipment is replaced / removed timeously
Assist in installation and commissioning of all new projects from field to DCS.
Scope and plan work orders as required
Complete works orders
Adhere to all Engineering and Safety standards
Participate in root-cause failure analysis
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual plant inspections and report all defects
Maintain a high level of housekeeping
What are we looking for?
Matric plus Full Engineering N2 Certificate (All 4 full subjects completed)
N3 Engineering Certificate is advantageous
Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate
3 years post trade test experience in a heavy industry environment
Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
Experience in the Pulp & Paper industry is advantageous
SAP experience is advantageous
Valid driver's licence
The ability to work under pressure while following all procedures and standards
Must be able to perform standby duties
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