Grow a better future with us

Grow a better future with us

Why work with us?

We are 12,000 people strong. In over 20 countries. Working together, with energy, to make every day more sustainable than the last. It takes people to naturally influence and evolve what comes next. Curious, innovative and tenacious people to partner with industries so they can be better. For our communities and planet. So, are you ready to put down roots where it matters? Let’s grow a better future, together.

A world of opportunity is waiting

From Finland to South Africa. From manufacturing sites to corporate offices. A career with us can take you places. With our mills being some of the largest and most advanced in the world. And our thriving biotechnology department already working at the cutting-edge of natural materials science. But, as always, it’s the roles people play that create our wins. From manufacturing to engineering, research, technology, sales and more – as well as our commitment to nurturing talent with bursaries and apprenticeships. So, whatever your expertise is. Whatever your goals are. Grow them here.

A world of opportunity is waiting

From Finland to South Africa. From manufacturing sites to corporate offices. A career with us can take you places. With our mills being some of the largest and most advanced in the world. And our thriving biotechnology department already working at the cutting-edge of natural materials science. But, as always, it’s the roles people play that create our wins. From manufacturing to engineering, research, technology, sales and more – as well as our commitment to nurturing talent with bursaries and apprenticeships. So, whatever your expertise is. Whatever your goals are. Grow them here.

Our benefits

We reward our people for the incredible work they do. No matter where you are in the world, we have a wide range of comprehensive benefits that ensure your health and wellbeing – financially, physically and mentally. Our packages do vary slightly from region to region, so click here to find yours.

Kierkniemi Photoshoot 2024
Kierkniemi Photoshoot 2024

Train, develop, grow

Every career is different. And every journey, unique. That’s why we offer development support via a variety of different initiatives. Depending on where you join us, they could include everything from Sappi Advance – our online learning platform that offers access to over 30,000 different development courses – through to specialist apprentice, graduate and leadership programmes. All specifically designed to nourish your talent.

Find out more about our leadership programmes here.
Find out more about our apprenticeships here.
Find out more about our graduate programmes and bursaries here.

Our recruitment process

When it comes to recruiting, we believe in a transparent and collaborative approach for all. Making sure you feel well-informed at every stage. For each region, it will vary slightly. But wherever you apply, you will find it respectful, reflective and insightful. For roles within our mills and offices, we begin with a phone or online interview. Then a face-to-face meeting. This may be followed by a technical assessment or a request to produce a short case study. And finally, some psychometrics and a tour of your new mill or office location. 

Kierkniemi Photoshoot 2024

Our Sappi Values

How we’re growing a future to be proud of

Sappi is a value-based organisation, that is committed to investing in its employees and their growth.

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Our Sappi Values

How we’re growing a future to be proud of

Sappi is a value-based organisation, that is committed to investing in its employees and their growth.

Keeping you safe

Safety is our number one priority, always. And as our people take care of the planet, we take care of them. Aiming for zero incidents, with maximum responsibility. So, everyone can go home the way they came in, every single day.

The Sappi story

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

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