Sappi is offering a fantastic opportunity for unemployed graduates to join their 12-month Internship Programme. If you’re interested, make sure to apply right away!
Position: Internship Programme
Duration: 12 months fixed term contract
Location: KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga
If you qualify in any of the areas listed below, don’t hesitate—apply now and kickstart your career with Sappi!
Intern – Forestry Pest and Disease Management
Location: Howick, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Sappi offers a one-year internship for a recent graduate in Forestry, Plant Pathology, Botany, Entomology or Microbiology to gain real-world experience in managing plantation health.
Sappi’s interns are supported by competent and committed mentors, in this instance in our Forestry Research unit.
Key responsibilities:
- Participate in plantation health management by doing in-field surveillance.
- Support Forestry research activities.
- Complete a Forestry research project.
The ideal candidate has:
- Bachelors of Science Degree or Advanced Diploma in Forestry, Plant Pathology, Botany, Entomology or Microbiology.
- Good communication skills.
- No prior work experience required.
- Code 8/EB Drivers License
Human Resources Intern
Sappi offers a one-year internship opportunity for a recent BCom Human Resource Management graduate based in Pietermaritzburg.
This program provides hands-on, meaningful experience in a wide range of Human Resources functions under the guidance of skilled mentors, helping candidates transition smoothly into the professional world.
Location: Victoria Country Club Estate
The main responsibilities of the job:
- Prepare employment documentation for onboarding of new employees.
- Participate in shortlisting and interviewing of candidates for vacancies.
- Perform HR administration.
- Resolve human resources related enquiries brought by employees.
The ideal candidate must have:
- Grade 12/Matric qualification
- Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
- No prior experience required
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams)
The position is only available until: 19 March 2025
Communications Intern
Location: Ngodwana, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Sappi is offering a one-year internship for a recent graduate with a Degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Community Development or Public Relations. You will gain real world experience in the internal communications team and have exposure to community engagement and event planning.
Sappi’s interns are supported by competent and committed mentors who will guide your practical work experience.
Location: Ngodwana
The main responsibilities of the job:
- Drafting audience-relevant internal communications.
- Participating in community relationship building meetings and events.
- Planning and project managing events.
The ideal candidate must have:
- Degree in Communications, Social Sciences, Community Development or Public Relations.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Excellent administrative skills.
- Design skills using Adobe InDesign.
- Strong Microsoft Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Excel).
- No prior work experience required.
The position is only available until: 17 March 2025.
Graphic Design Intern
Location: Umkomaas, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Sappi is a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable woodfibre products and solutions.
We have a new position open for a Graphic Design Intern at our Saiccor operations.
Sappi is offering an opportunity for a recently qualified graduate holding either a National Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design for a one-year corporate internship.
Responsibilities:
- Design internal communication campaign materials using the Sappi Corporate Identity Standards for print and digital media.
- Obtain quotations for printing with approved vendors.
- Proofing materials pre-print or pre-publication.
- Communication project management.
Sappi graduate interns work under supervision of qualified and committed mentors, and have access to a great variety of learning resources.
Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree or National Diploma in Graphic Design.
- No prior work experience required.
Applications close: 16 March 2025.
