Sappi Learnership Programme
SAPPI learnership or trainee programmes are available for potential candidates who are willing to work hard and brave enough to dwell to a new industry and professional environment. The company has a deep dedication to contribute to South African growth and development. If you join the learnership (process trainee) programme, there are a lot of insights to gain. If you take part in the career sectors, you will improve both your professional and personal skills to the highest level.
SAPPI learnerships fields available in procurement, forestry, chemicals, analytics, finance and more. They have clients in more than 160 countries around the world and just over 12 800 employees.
Fields available may include:
- Repairmen
- Process Trainee
- Boiler making
- Instrumentation
- Millwright
- Fitter and Tuner
- Electrician
- Analytical Chemist
- Marketing
- Logistics
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Procurement
- Forestry
- Finance
All positions at Sappi are on a fixed term, yet, this is not and does not guarantee a permanent position. Most of their learnerships are only for a 12-month period.
Programme Requirements
Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria
- All candidates must be citizens of South Africa
- Candidates must be no younger than 18 and no older than 25 when they apply
- All candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate
- A candidate must have passed Matric with 65% for English, 70% for both Mathematics and Physical Science
- All candidates must have a legal ID document/book/card
- Candidates must be fluent in the English language
- All candidates must hold a diploma or degree in their field if applicable to their application
Applicants may also be required to have a valid driver’s license, be computer literate or have other applicable experience or knowledge. All candidates must be able to work individually and be a team player.
Sappi Learnership online application For 2023
All learnership application processes are made online as they open yearly. To apply for the online Learnership application check here to browse and apply for the available advertised positions.
Application Dates
The Opening and closing dates vary depending on the position available. Applicants are reminded to ensure that they submit their application early the better. Sappi will not tolerate any late application.
The different branches of this company will each have their own closing date for learnership programs. Thus, it is difficult to give one specific date as some close in June and others in November. Candidates can find dates for closing of application on their website and the application form.
Sappi Learnership Stipend
When you register for a Learnership you will be paid in the form of a stipend. This means you will be paid monthly while you are on the entire learnership.
Sappi contact details
Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at Sappi South Africa.
- Tel: +27 (0)13 734 6111.
- Fax: +27 (0)13 734 6535.
- NgodwanaMill@sappi.com
About Sappi
SAPPI Limited was originally founded in 1936. It is a pulp and paper company that runs a global operation. Originally, the company was set up to serve (South African) consumers with the high-quality paper that is produced locally. The company has been around for a while and they have come up with various technologies that aren’t protecting their consumers but also improving the quality of the productions. They have specialty papers, tissue papers, packaging papers, writing papers, uncoated printing, and so much more.
SAPPI is short for South Africa Pulp and Paper Industries, and they have the purpose to give back to the community through their various programmes. Besides SAPPI careers and vacancies, SAPPI Ngodwana Mill now is offering process trainee programme within their industry based at the Ngodwana Mill.
