In a paper mill environment, warehouse work is closely linked to production quality, customer specifications and safe product handling. Sappi is recruiting an Assistant: Warehouse at Mill Stanger, where the successful applicant will support tissue roll wrapping, reel labelling, wrapping-material preparation and related production support tasks.
This opportunity is based in Stanger, South Africa, within Sappi’s Production division. The role is suited to applicants with Matric or equivalent, N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2, and at least one year of manufacturing-environment experience.
Important: This vacancy is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity. It is a warehouse and production-support role focused on tissue roll wrapping, reel labelling, wrapping accessories, ISO standards, manufacturing support and productivity.
At a glance
| Field | Details |
| Sponsor / Employer | Sappi |
| Opportunity Type | Warehouse / production support opportunity |
| Job Title | Assistant: Warehouse |
| Requisition ID | 52722 |
| Location | Mill Stanger |
| City | Stanger |
| Country | South Africa |
| Division | Production |
| Main Work Focus | Wrapping tissue rolls, preparing wrapping material, labelling reels, processing correct tonnages, using plugs, bungs and side discs, reporting wrapping-material shortages, assisting with Tally Clerk duties, Winder support and Tissue Machine start-up/shut support |
| Minimum Qualification | Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent |
| Technical Qualification | N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2 |
| Experience Requirement | At least one year of experience within a manufacturing environment |
| Preferred Experience | Paper production experience is preferred; one month reel wrapping experience is preferred |
| Date Posted | 15 July 2026 |
| Official Closing Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Recommended Submission Date | Submit by 27 July 2026 |
| Last Verified | 17 July 2026 |
What this opportunity is
This is an Assistant: Warehouse vacancy with Sappi at Mill Stanger in South Africa.
The official advert states that Sappi is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to wrap tissue rolls to required customer specification according to best operating practices and ISO standards to achieve maximum productivity.
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The role is linked to the Production division and involves practical warehouse and production-support duties within a manufacturing environment.
The successful applicant will work with wrapping material, reels, tonnages, plugs, bungs, side discs, Tally Clerk support, Winder support and Tissue Machine start-up and shut support.
The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit an applicant with Matric or equivalent, N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2, and at least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
It may be suitable for someone with an interest in paper production, tissue manufacturing, warehouse support, production operations, reel wrapping, material preparation and accurate labelling.
The role may also suit applicants with previous experience as a warehouse assistant, production assistant, manufacturing assistant, reel wrapper, machine assistant, dispatch assistant, wrapping assistant or general production support worker.
Because the role is based at Mill Stanger, applicants should consider transport, daily travel, shift expectations and practical availability before applying.
What you will do and learn
The official vacancy lists the following responsibilities:
Wrapping material and reel wrapping
- Prepare wrapping material.
- Wrap reels to standard specifications.
- Wrap tissue rolls to required customer specification.
- Work according to best operating practices.
- Work according to ISO standards.
- Support maximum productivity through accurate wrapping and production support.
Labelling and production accuracy
- Label reels.
- Ensure correct tonnages are processed.
- Ensure plugs, bungs and side discs are used as required.
- Report shortages of wrapping material and accessories to the Tally Clerk.
- Support accurate production and warehouse processes.
Production support duties
- Carry out the duties of the Tally Clerk during his or her absence.
- Assist on the Winder when required.
- Assist with Tissue Machine start-up and shuts.
- Support production continuity when required.
- Work as part of the wider mill production and warehouse environment.
Important: The duties above are based on the official vacancy. Sappi may allocate additional reasonable warehouse, production, wrapping, labelling, material handling, machine-support, tally, housekeeping, safety, ISO or manufacturing-support duties according to operational requirements.
Eligibility requirements
Applicant requirements
- Must have Matric / Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- Must have N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2.
- Must have at least one year of experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Paper production experience is preferred.
- One month of reel wrapping experience is preferred.
- Must be able to work according to best operating practices and ISO standards.
- Must be able to support accurate wrapping, labelling and production processes.
- Must provide complete, accurate and truthful information during the official application process.
Matric / Grade 12 requirement explained
The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should show their highest school qualification clearly on the CV and should prepare proof of qualification if requested through the official Sappi application platform.
Applicants should make sure that qualification details and dates are accurate and truthful.
Technical qualification requirement explained
The official advert requires N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2.
Applicants should show this qualification clearly on the CV and should prepare supporting documents if requested during the online application process.
Applicants with additional manufacturing, paper production, production operation or related technical training should list it clearly and accurately.
Manufacturing experience requirement explained
The official advert requires at least one year of experience within a manufacturing environment.
Applicants should clearly show previous manufacturing experience on the CV, including employer names, job titles, dates worked and practical duties performed.
Useful examples may include production support, wrapping, machine assistance, packaging, labelling, material preparation, warehouse support, quality checks, ISO procedures, manufacturing housekeeping or shift-based production work.
Preferred experience explained
The official advert states that paper production experience is preferred and one month of reel wrapping experience is preferred.
Applicants with paper, pulp, tissue, packaging, reel wrapping, winder, warehouse, production or manufacturing support experience should make this clear on the CV.
Applicants should not exaggerate experience. It is better to describe practical tasks accurately and honestly.
Screening questions and checks to expect
The official application platform includes screening questions linked to qualification level, Pulp and Paper manufacturing experience, relationship to a current Sappi employee, residence within a 15km radius of Sappi Stanger Mill and reel wrapping experience.
The application platform also states that Sappi undertakes pre-employment checks as part of its recruitment process if an application is successful. These may include criminal records, academic qualifications, credit, fraud, employer references and medical checks that may include random substance of abuse testing.
Applicants should answer all screening questions honestly and should ensure that qualification, employment history and contact details are accurate.
Skills and personal attributes that may help
- Interest in paper production and tissue manufacturing.
- Manufacturing-environment discipline and reliability.
- Accuracy when wrapping, labelling and checking tonnages.
- Ability to follow standard operating practices.
- Awareness of ISO standards and quality expectations.
- Ability to report material and accessory shortages.
- Comfort working around production equipment and warehouse processes.
- Attention to detail when using plugs, bungs and side discs.
- Willingness to assist on the Winder when required.
- Willingness to assist with Tissue Machine start-up and shuts.
- Teamwork in a production division.
- Honesty during screening and pre-employment checks.
What this opportunity really means
This is a practical warehouse and production-support role in a paper and tissue manufacturing environment.
The successful applicant should expect hands-on work involving wrapping material, tissue rolls, reels, labels, tonnages, wrapping accessories, Tally Clerk support, Winder support and Tissue Machine start-up or shut support.
The role requires care, accuracy and the ability to work according to operating practices and ISO standards. Mistakes in wrapping, labelling, tonnage processing or material use can affect product quality, productivity and customer specifications.
Applicants should confirm salary, employment type, working hours, shift arrangements, reporting line, start date, benefits and any additional employment conditions directly with Sappi if shortlisted.
Application checklist
Prepare the following before applying:
- Updated CV.
- Clear copy of South African ID or valid identity document, if requested.
- Proof of Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification, if requested.
- Proof of N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2, if requested.
- Details of at least one year of manufacturing-environment experience.
- Examples of paper production experience, if applicable.
- Examples of reel wrapping experience, if applicable.
- Examples of warehouse, production, wrapping, labelling, machine-support or manufacturing-support duties.
- Accurate previous employer details and employment dates.
- Information to answer whether you live within a 15km radius of Sappi Stanger Mill.
- Reliable cellphone number and professional email address.
- Any supporting documents requested through the official Sappi SuccessFactors application platform.
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Important note for applicants
This is an Assistant: Warehouse vacancy. It is not advertised as a learnership, internship or YES youth opportunity.
The official advert requires Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent, N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2, and at least one year of experience within a manufacturing environment.
Paper production experience and one month of reel wrapping experience are preferred.
The official Sappi application form includes screening questions about qualification level, Pulp and Paper manufacturing experience, whether the applicant is related to or in a relationship with a current Sappi employee, whether the applicant lives within a 15km radius of Sappi Stanger Mill, reel wrapping experience and consent to pre-employment checks.
The official application form also states that accepted file types include DOCX, PDF, image and text files, and that MSG, PPT and XLS file types are not accepted for resumes or cover letters.
The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date.
About the sponsor
Sappi is a global company focused on sustainable woodfibre-based products, materials and solutions.
Sappi’s official information describes Sappi Southern Africa as a leading regional business delivering sustainable woodfibre solutions through integrated forestry, manufacturing and innovation across Southern Africa.
Sappi’s official information also states that the company creates sustainable woodfibre-based solutions, including packaging, speciality papers, pulp, graphic papers and advanced biomaterials.
This Assistant: Warehouse opportunity is based at Sappi Mill Stanger and is linked to the Production division.
Learn more through the official Sappi website
Quick tips for applicants
- Apply before the official closing date of 28 July 2026.
- Submit by 27 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline.
- Use requisition ID 52722 when tracking the vacancy.
- Make sure your CV clearly shows Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Clearly show N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2.
- Highlight at least one year of manufacturing-environment experience.
- Show paper production experience clearly if you have it.
- Show reel wrapping experience clearly if you have it.
- Include wrapping, labelling, warehouse, production, machine support or ISO-related experience where applicable.
- Answer the Sappi screening questions honestly.
- Check that your cellphone number and email address are correct before submitting.
- Apply only through the official Sappi job listing or Sappi SuccessFactors application page.
Common mistakes that get applicants rejected
- Applying without Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Not showing N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2 clearly.
- Not showing one year of manufacturing experience clearly.
- Leaving paper production or reel wrapping experience off the CV where applicable.
- Submitting a generic CV that does not connect to warehouse, manufacturing or production work.
- Providing unclear or incorrect employment dates.
- Answering screening questions inaccurately.
- Uploading unsupported file types for the resume or cover letter.
- Using an incorrect cellphone number or email address.
- Uploading an outdated or incomplete CV.
- Applying through unofficial links instead of the official Sappi job listing or Sappi SuccessFactors application page.
- Submitting the application after 28 July 2026.
Scam warning (important)
Applicants should apply only through the official Sappi job listing or the official Sappi SuccessFactors application platform.
Do not pay anyone for registration, an application, an interview, background checks, training, uniforms, equipment, transport, accommodation or placement. Legitimate employers do not require applicants to pay money to secure a job.
Do not share banking PINs, passwords, one-time PINs, email passwords, system passwords or unnecessary financial information with anyone claiming that they can guarantee a Sappi position.
Be cautious of recruitment messages sent from unofficial email addresses, private social-media accounts or cellphone numbers that request payment, favours, banking information or confidential documents outside the official application process.
Upload identity documents, qualifications, CVs and other sensitive documents only through the official and secure recruitment process.
Always return to the official Sappi vacancy page to confirm that the opportunity and application link remain genuine and available.
How this opportunity was verified
This opportunity was verified from the official Sappi job listing for Assistant: Warehouse and the official Sappi SuccessFactors application page for requisition ID 52722.
The official listing confirmed the job title, location, region, country, city, division, requisition ID, posting date, job purpose, duties and qualification requirements.
The official Sappi careers listing confirmed the official closing date as 28 July 2026.
The official SuccessFactors application page confirmed the application form fields, accepted file types, POPIA wording, screening questions and pre-employment check wording.
The official advert does not state the salary, benefits, exact working hours, shift pattern, number of available positions or exact start date when last checked.
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How to apply
- Open the official Sappi job listing or application link below.
- Read the complete Assistant: Warehouse advert carefully.
- Confirm that you have Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Confirm that you have N1 Pulp and Paper or NCV Level 2.
- Confirm that you have at least one year of manufacturing-environment experience.
- Prepare your updated CV and any supporting documents requested by the official Sappi application platform.
- Select the Apply Now option on the official Sappi vacancy page.
- Create a Sappi SuccessFactors profile or sign in if you already have one.
- Complete all personal, education, qualification, employment-history and screening questions honestly.
- Enter your manufacturing, paper production, reel wrapping, warehouse, production support, labelling, wrapping and machine-support experience accurately where applicable.
- Upload your CV in an accepted file format.
- Read the POPIA and data privacy terms carefully before submitting personal information.
- Check that your cellphone number, email address, qualification details, employment dates and uploaded documents are correct.
- Submit the application by 27 July 2026 where possible.
- Keep the application confirmation or proof of submission.
Application Closing Date
The official closing date is 28 July 2026.
The official vacancy does not state the exact closing time in the main listing. Applicants should submit by 27 July 2026 to reduce the risk of missing the deadline because of technical issues, missing documents or an incomplete online profile.