Job Description

We Are Hiring!
We're on the lookout for an experienced Projects Manager to manage timber supply agreements with external suppliers - including individual timber growers, community property associations, co-operatives, and trusts - to develop and enhance sustainable forestry enterprises that supply wood fibre to Sappi markets.
As a Projects Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing all timber supply contracts (e.g., FEDA and Khulisa agreements) in line with contractual terms to ensure sustainable supply and the economic and skills development of timber suppliers.
• Developing, coordinating, and monitoring timber deliveries against the sales plan based on available timber volumes in the APO and active Spot contracts to meet market demand and ensure rateable, sustainable delivery.
• Maintaining and enhancing Sappi's public image by building positive relationships and creating synergies with all stakeholders to grow Sappi's timber footprint.
• Monitoring loan movement and delivery performance against APO targets in line with budget plans; understanding that silviculture is an advanced function and harvesting a recovery function.
• Maintaining supplier loyalty through regular site visits, offering technical advice, providing guidance, and keeping suppliers informed of industry and organisational developments, including competitor activity.
• Establishing accurate base rates for payment of harvesting and transport contractors by engaging relevant stakeholders to ensure fair rates and inclusive growth.
• Supporting knowledge transfer to suppliers and contractors, identifying development opportunities, and facilitating training to promote the growth of local enterprises and the rural economy.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards (RMS/OHSAct) through education, in-field audits, and counselling, to maintain professional discipline and accountability.
• Promoting supplier independence by encouraging active involvement in their operations and fostering a savings culture to ensure long-term sustainability and enable redeployment of Sappi resources.
• Understanding Khulisa fixed costs and contributing to monthly actuals reporting, including corrective recovery plans.
• Compiling, confirming, and submitting the following month's sales plan to the Forestry Manager (FM) to enable timely coordination with the Logistics Manager.
• Communicating weekly in-field and depot stock levels to the FM to ensure alignment of supply with market demand.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, SHEQ policies, best-operating practices, and procedures through proactive engagement and use of the "Stop and Think Before You Act (STBA)" methodology.

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry or a related qualification (essential)
• A qualification in Logistics and/or Transport Management (advantageous)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in timber procurement and/or forestry management
• Code 8 Driver's License
• Computer literacy, including MS Teams and MS Word

We Are Hiring!
We're on the lookout for an experienced Projects Manager to manage timber supply agreements with external suppliers - including individual timber growers, community property associations, co-operatives, and trusts - to develop and enhance sustainable forestry enterprises that supply wood fibre to Sappi markets.
As a Projects Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing all timber supply contracts (e.g., FEDA and Khulisa agreements) in line with contractual terms to ensure sustainable supply and the economic and skills development of timber suppliers.
• Developing, coordinating, and monitoring timber deliveries against the sales plan based on available timber volumes in the APO and active Spot contracts to meet market demand and ensure rateable, sustainable delivery.
• Maintaining and enhancing Sappi's public image by building positive relationships and creating synergies with all stakeholders to grow Sappi's timber footprint.
• Monitoring loan movement and delivery performance against APO targets in line with budget plans; understanding that silviculture is an advanced function and harvesting a recovery function.
• Maintaining supplier loyalty through regular site visits, offering technical advice, providing guidance, and keeping suppliers informed of industry and organisational developments, including competitor activity.
• Establishing accurate base rates for payment of harvesting and transport contractors by engaging relevant stakeholders to ensure fair rates and inclusive growth.
• Supporting knowledge transfer to suppliers and contractors, identifying development opportunities, and facilitating training to promote the growth of local enterprises and the rural economy.
• Ensuring compliance with company standards (RMS/OHSAct) through education, in-field audits, and counselling, to maintain professional discipline and accountability.
• Promoting supplier independence by encouraging active involvement in their operations and fostering a savings culture to ensure long-term sustainability and enable redeployment of Sappi resources.
• Understanding Khulisa fixed costs and contributing to monthly actuals reporting, including corrective recovery plans.
• Compiling, confirming, and submitting the following month's sales plan to the Forestry Manager (FM) to enable timely coordination with the Logistics Manager.
• Communicating weekly in-field and depot stock levels to the FM to ensure alignment of supply with market demand.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, SHEQ policies, best-operating practices, and procedures through proactive engagement and use of the "Stop and Think Before You Act (STBA)" methodology.

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Forestry or a related qualification (essential)
• A qualification in Logistics and/or Transport Management (advantageous)
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in timber procurement and/or forestry management
• Code 8 Driver's License
• Computer literacy, including MS Teams and MS Word

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
ABOUT SAPPI
Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.