Grow a better future with us

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Working at Sappi

We are 12,000 people strong, working together in over 20 countries, to make every day more sustainable than the last. It takes curious, innovative and tenacious people to influence and evolve what comes next, to partner with industries to improve our communities and planet. Are you ready to put down roots where it matters? Let’s grow a better future, together.

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How we’re growing a better future

How we’re growing a better future

Keeping you safe and healthy

We put safety first, always. Our goal is that everyone goes home the way they came to work, every single day. We aim for zero incidents.

We also strive to put every person’s wellbeing front and center, with region and site specific wellbeing programs for you and your family.

Sustaining our planet

Sustainability isn’t just something we practice. It’s the very essence of who we are and why we’re here, working with the natural environment to protect our forests and communities for generations to come. We do this by using what nature has given us, unlocking the power of trees and their properties to advance the circular economy with integrity and ingenuity.

Sustaining our planet

Meet our people

Hear from some incredible people who are already growing a better future with us.

Grow your career today

Sappi’s support and focus on teamwork, safety, and sustainability have empowered my growth from Trainee Operator in 2007 to Production Manager today.

Xolani Mbatha – Production Manager, Saiccor Mill

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My work at Sappi is never stale. Things are always changing, and there are so many different projects and new challenges. I maintain a good work-life balance, and I appreciate having room and opportunity for growth.

Greg Tozier, Process Engineer

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I’ve learned a lot in a short period of time – I think the positive environment provides a great opportunity for personal and professional development.

Alexandra Petru

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Sappi’s support and focus on teamwork, safety, and sustainability have empowered my growth from Trainee Operator in 2007 to Production Manager today.

Xolani Mbatha – Production Manager, Saiccor Mill

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Greg Tozier, Process Engineer

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I’ve learned a lot in a short period of time – I think the positive environment provides a great opportunity for personal and professional development.

Alexandra Petru

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Sappi’s support and focus on teamwork, safety, and sustainability have empowered my growth from Trainee Operator in 2007 to Production Manager today.

Xolani Mbatha – Production Manager, Saiccor Mill

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The Sappi story

New beginnings

We were founded on December 17, 1936 in South Africa as ‘South African Pulp and Paper Industries Limited’, producing paper from straw at our first mill in Johannesburg.