19 Jobs in Mandeni

ITB Flexible Packaging Solutions (ITB) is a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer and part of the Novus Holdings Group. ITB produces an array packaging for the FMCG and food markets. Its products include retail bags, security bags, FFS food packaging, heavy duty sacks and carrier bags which are distributed across South Africa and abroad.

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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 a
Mechanical Foreman (Pulp)
to coordinate mechanical maintenance program(s) and related activities; supervising assigned skilled trades people; implementing and maintaining mechanical maintenance services within established guidelines and standards; and performing skilled mechanical maintenance as needed.

As a
Mechanical Foreman (Pulp)
, you will be responsible to:

• Assesses equipment, materials and labour needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance activities meet district standards and resolve defined issue(s) while reducing wasted resources.
• Collaborates with others (e.g. contractors, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Coordinates the services and activities of outside contractors as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective and timely manner that it meets Mill's standards and objectives.
• Directs assigned maintenance staff in resolving complex and/or difficult maintenance issues for the purpose of ensuring that Mill sections are maintained in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicle(s) for the purpose of ensuring their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled (and sometimes complex) maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved and projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Prepares a variety of program-mandated documents and reports for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with Mill and/or legal requirements.
• Prioritizes and assigns mechanical related work orders to skilled maintenance staff for the purpose of ensuring that section are maintained in a safe working / learning environment and meeting guidelines within the approved budget.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Assist in the feasibility studies for modification at proposal stages.
• Assists in the personnel management of department employees (e.g. selection of new hires, promotions, terminations, transfers, supervising, disciplining, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.
• Assists in the selection of maintenance staff for the purpose of conveying information; and ensuring that maintenance employees gain and maintain a thorough understanding of safety regulations and providing guidance on department policies/procedures.
• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members.
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities.
• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility.
• Evaluates and directs performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance.

What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Full N3
• Mechanical Trade test Certificate Minimum Experience
• Minimum 3 years' plant operations experience.
• 2 years' Supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge will be 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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We are hiring
We're on the lookout for an experienced
Instruments Mechanician
who will ensure optimum plant availability by efficient maintenance of all instrumentation systems and equipment according to engineering safety

As An Instruments Mechanician, You Will Be Responsible For

• Installs, commissions, modifies and maintains instrument
• installations and DCS equipment by the application of engineering expertise and skills in order to satisfy Engineering and Production standards and requirements.
• Optimises by loop tuning, investigates and fault-finds process controls systems (DCS) by the application of engineering skills, process plant and process control knowledge so as to maintain performance requirements of such systems.
• Removes defective instruments from system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts, using hand tools.
• Reassembles instruments and replaces instruments in system, using hand tools.
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards and adjusts phasing and aligns stages to ensure accuracy of recording and indicating function.
• Records calibrations made, parts and components used, and inventory of parts on hand.
• Prepares schematic drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Accurately capturing and closing out daily maintenance activities using SAP, ensuring all work is properly documented in line with company procedures and compliance requirements.
• Required to work standby and overtime as required.
• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
• Monitor subordinate's performance against SHEQ requirements
• and corrects non-conformances.
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non Conformances and corrects deviations.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time.

What are we looking for?

• Full N3
• Instrument Trade Test Certificate.
• Minimum (3) years' plant operations experience .
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge will be advantageous.

Description
Description

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 experienced
Process Controller : Steam
effectively produce steam at the correct pressures and temperatures by burning coal and fuel in the most efficient, economic and safe way.

As an
Process Controller : Steam,
you will be responsible for:

• Takes and hand over shift.
• Implement Foreman's shift plan by carrying out and delegating tasks to achieve Steam, Air and Water requirements.
• Implement the production activities to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.
• Participates in team problem solving and production program development in order to determine root cause of problems.
• Monitors operations of Ash plant, Grit refiring, Soot blowers, Hydroseals, Boiler fans and fires by routine inspections.
• Controls Boiler drum level to prevent low or high water damage, by observing recording charts and eye high gauges, standby gauge glass and manually making adjustments as required.
• Ensures coal supply, by checking coal bunkers and controls stoker coal feeder, grate speed, and temperatures to suit observed boiler bed/fire conditions.
• Ensures that Ash, Coal, Water samples are taken on request for each boiler.
• Prepares Boiler before lighting the fire by physically carrying out a prestart check according to Best Operating Practice.
• Starts boiler by raising the temperature and pressure to manufacturer's specifications and according to Best Operating Practice.
• Banks Boiler when steam is not required by controlling coal supply, air and water to maintain the Boiler at just below working pressure, until the demand for steam is increased at which point the Boiler must be ranged within 10 minutes.
• Shuts down Boiler as per manufacturer's specifications and according to
• Best Operating Practice and checklist.
• Records hourly readings on Lims or a log sheet, from which he observes and interprets the data and takes action as required.
• Prevents damage to the Boiler in emergency conditions such as feed water variation, power failure, air failure and bad fire conditions, by taking all necessary actions.
• Liaises with maintenance department and raise notifications (via SAP) to carry out all minor as well as major repairs to plant.
• Ensures the safe sampling of Boiler water for analysis, and complies with the required blow down of Boiler drums to control Boiler water specifications.
• Ensures the safe operation of the Gas Fired Boilers and regularly monitors gas pressure.
• Changes stoker V- Belts when required.
• Monitor and Control the running of the Compressors, to maintain air supply to the Mill.
• Monitor and Control the steam reducing stations (Kalle/Hagan)
• Monitor and Control the De Super Heating requirements of steam
• Monitor and Control domestic water to compressors as cooling medium.
• Monitor and Control Ash pit levels.
• Addresses all Steam, Air and Water related queries.
• Provide accurate information/ inputs for the production statistics and appropriate action taken.
• Completes SAP notifications for maintenance requests in accordance with business process standards.
• Identify inefficiencies in Best Operating Practices and propose changes.
• Completes Isolation procedure as & when requested from Eng./Production/Contractors.
• Completes spill reports (environmental).
• Ensures a safe working environment with the development of safety and housekeeping strategies.
• Ensures that the Section complies in all respects with the relevant.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum experience 6 months plant operations Experience
• Matric plus N3 Pulp and Paper Certificate (4 subjects)
• N4 to N6 Pulp and Paper / Boiler Certificate will 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

Description
Description

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
Production Foreman : Paper
to effectively manage resources (people, plant & equipment) with the objective of producing quality and quantity products according to customer requirements, mill standards and objectives.

As a Production Foreman: Paper, you will be responsible to:

• Leads a Shift based team assigned to his/her plant
• Participates in relevant forums to facilitate effective communication. MDT, SHEQ, etc.
• Recommends maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimize production efficiency
• Plans the plant operations to ensure the maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, people).
• Manages the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.
• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities
• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility
• Evaluates and directs performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance
• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section
• Monitor subordinate's performance against SHEQ requirements and corrects non-conformances
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-conformances and corrects deviations
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time
• Controls annual fixed cost, overtime and manpower budgets within his sphere of influence.
• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers / customers
• Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required

What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and Full N4 Pulpmaking and/or
• Papermaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 3 years' Plant Operations Experience
• 2 Years' Supervisory experience
• SAP Experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)

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

Production & Operations Executive

Our client is a leading manufacturer in the industrial goods sector, delivering high-quality products through efficient, innovative operations in a fast-paced environment emphasizing excellence, teamwork, and growth.

As Production & Operations Executive, you'll oversee daily manufacturing to ensure efficiency, quality, and schedules. This role leads 5 direct reports, manages staff of all production staff, and drives high-volume production excellence. Ideal candidate: robust, people-focused leader with controlled strength, fostering positive culture, consistency, team development, and some industrial relations.

Key Responsibilities (Focus: Management, Technical, Production)

• Planning & Production Facilities:
  Manage logistics, transporters, BOMs; develop planning systems; daily production planning/sales assessment; implement lean practices; redesign layouts/processes; oversee raw materials, quality issues (technical input, solutions, preventatives); sign off orders/credits; mentor/lead teams; handle HR/staff levels; assist new designs/product development.
• Maintenance & Projects:
  Manage/develop projects; approve purchases; daily meetings with Maintenance Manager; mentor team; design/plan timelines; source suppliers/contractors; focus cost savings; gather expert insights.
• Stock Take & Health/Safety:
  Arrange/participate in stock takes; redesign processes with Finance; oversee H&S systems/compliance (ASIB, insurers); coordinate training; mitigate risks.
• HR & Security:
  Foster communication; assist HR situations; chair disciplinaries; manage security/investigations/polygraphs; liaise with authorities.
• Other Production:
  Assist team on production/projects.
• Miscellaneous:
  Acquire/train on equipment (e.g., embroidery/border machines); support technical aspects across departments.

Emphasis on training/development, conflict management, and process consistency.

Qualifications

• Matric; Engineering (Industrial, Electrical/Mechanical/ Production & Operations Management or similar) trade background valued.

Experience

• 5-10 years in production/operations manufacturing.
• Proven in industrial relations, process management, staff training/development, team leadership for consistency/efficiency.

Skills/Attributes

• Strong interpersonal/communication; planning/control; self-motivated; detail-oriented; customer/team focus.
• Energetic, high potential; values ownership/loyalty/service; robust conflict management & skills & development & training of staff focussed.

Apply now if you're a motivated leader passionate about operational excellence and growth in a confidential role.

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We are hiring

We're on the lookout for an experienced
Cost Accountant
to manage and coordinate the finance and cost management accounting functions within the Mill, including Pulp, Utilities and Paper departments.

As a Cost Accountant, You Will Be Responsible For

• Investigates and propose changes to the accounting system.
• Ensure that all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Compiles the monthly fixed and variable costs forecast and compares actuals/results.
• Ensure the availability of accurate weekly and monthly returns and cost management information.
• Ensures that all accounting deadlines are met and that provisions and costs are accounted for monthly.
• Ensures accuracy of costing data in the system for the Mill.
• Submits daily, weekly and monthly SAP FI/CO reports to Mill Managers accompanied by explanations on variances.
• Manages profitability initiatives and assist the Mill and Plants with AD HOC profitability studies.
• Develop and submit proposals for new policies, procedures, and expanded services to the Management Accountant.
• Ensure the availability of accurate production data and statistics, variable production costs, and management reporting.
• Prepares annual budgets by updating the bill of materials and cost based on the proposed production plan and assists the Management Accountant with the overall budget process.
• Assists the Management Accountant with month end close and financial reporting.
• Assists the Management Accountant with financial forecasts for the Mill (RFC, FC1, FC2, FC3).
• Driving Real-Time Costing for the mill.
• Ensures the joint venture accounting records are accurate, complete and current.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant accounting degree (majors in cost and management accounting will be advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years experience in a costing environment
• SAP
• Proficient in Excel

Description
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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 an experienced
Fitter
to ensure optimum plant availability by practising efficient maintenance, overhauling and repaire of all machinery and equipment/ mechanical systems according to engineering specifications and safety standards.

As a Fitter You Will Be Responsible For

• Maintaining a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
• Reporting all unsafe acts to the Maintenance Foreman, draws spares from Stores – picking list on the computer, etc.
• Fitting, assembling, grinding and shaping metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.
• Performing any other allocated tasks that fall within the scope of a Fitter, will be required to work standby and overtime.
• Identification and development of Annual and Incidental Shut Scope and Execution Programme applicable to all Plants in area of responsibility.
• Doing daily and weekly inspections on equipment according to a detailed Check-List, will cover breakdowns after hours and weekends on a standby basis.
• Understanding the SHEQ requirements of the Section, investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identifies root causes of non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
• Scheduling maintenance of Plant according to SAP Notifications and Planned Schedules, and does fault finding on systems during breakdown and repair the problem to keep downtime to a minimum.

What are we looking for?

• Matric & N2 Engineering (N3 Desirable)
• Trade Tested Certificate
• 2 years post-apprenticeship experience in a heavy engineering environment.

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
• Market leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 October 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Mandeni

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

To offer exceptional service to all customers by providing knowledgeable service and basic advice on healthcare, nutrition and supplementation in order to maximise sales and build customer loyalty.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To deliver exceptional customer service through in-store visibility and proactivity to customer needs through knowledge and understanding of health and supplements.
• To consult with customers and provide suitable advice on healthcare, nutritional and supplement products.
• To drive healthcare sales in line with targets through promotion of a broad range of brands by cross selling and upselling to increase profitability.
• To drive stock availability in the healthcare aisles through compliance with stock management principles and procedures in order to drive sales.
• To prevent wastage in own area by adhering to stock rotation principles.
• To prevent stock losses by following all risk management policies and principles.
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the store in order to create an appealing shopping environment for customers.
• To assist in product merchandising by following the merchandising guidelines and procedures.
• To adhere to all store standard operating procedures.
• To ensure continuity of service by focusing on own development and product knowledge and sharing product information with relief staff.

Minimum requirements

Job Knowledge:

• Essential: Basic health, fitness and supplements product knowledge
• Essential: Basic knowledge of retail store operations principles (stock management, merchandising, risk management,)

Job Related Skills:

• Essential: Good communication and interaction skills
• Essential: Customer and service orientation
• Essential: Selling skills
• Essential: Merchandising skills
• Desirable: Basic computer literacy

Job Experience:

• Essential: At least 1 year related experience
• Essential: Experience working with sports nutrition and vitamin related products
• Essential: Selling skills; customer related training

Education:

• Essential: Matric (50% pure/ 50% lit)
• Essential: English 50%
• Essential: Pass in Life Science/Physics
• Desirable: Sports / fitness / nutrition qualification

Competencies

Essential

• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives

Desirable

• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Planning and Organising
• Working with People

Contractual hours:

• 27 - 40hrs

Kindly note only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.