Driver: Crane

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 Driver : Crane the incumbent in this position will operate a mobile crane on site and control all lifting equipment related to the mobile cranes, in according to safe engineering standards.

As a Crane : Driver you will be responsible to:

• Operate mobile crane to assist Riggers with their tasks (loading, offloading, removal & install equipment.


• To ensure that colour coding is done as required on all lifting equipment used by the mobile cranes.


• To ensure that equipment that is not safe for use are replaced or sent for repairs.


• Do daily vehicle inspections.


• Ensure housekeeping is done on a daily basis.


• Ensure that machinery is cleaned once a week (Foreman to allocated people).


• Assist with the transportation of gearboxes, motors and pumps.


• Operate Bartow, tractors, forklifts if declared competent (if licensed).


• Work shifts (night or day shift) if required from time to time.


• Do standby as required from time to time.

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric & N2 Engineering (N3 Desirable)


• Two years’ 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


• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)


• Market-leading leave benefits


• Employee wellbeing benefits