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Mondi South Africa jobs and careers in South Africa
Mondi South Africa is the local operation of Mondi Group — a JSE and LSE dual-listed global packaging and paper company — operating paper mills, packaging production, and forestry operations primarily in the Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Mondi's South African operations are among the group's most significant, producing kraft paper, containerboard, and packaging products that serve the food, beverage, FMCG, and industrial sectors.
Mpumalanga (Paper Mills and Forestry) Richards Bay (KZN) Springs (Gauteng) Johannesburg (Head Office)
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What Mondi South Africa jobs research shows
Mondi South Africa is the local operation of Mondi Group — a JSE and LSE dual-listed global packaging and paper company — operating paper mills, packaging production, and forestry operations primarily in the Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Mondi's South African operations are among the group's most significant, producing kraft paper, containerboard, and packaging products that serve the food, beverage, FMCG, and industrial sectors.
Locations
Mpumalanga (Paper Mills and Forestry), Richards Bay (KZN), Springs (Gauteng)
Company size
4,500+
Role areas
Pulp Mill Operator, Paper Machine Operator, Packaging Converter
Typical pay
R8,000–R75,000/month
Head office
Mpumalanga (Paper Mills and Forestry)
Founded
2010
What the work may be like
Mondi's paper mills are large-scale continuous-process industrial environments — paper machines run 24/7 and require shift-based operations. The integrated forestry adds an outdoor, environmental dimension unusual in pure manufacturing.
The company's investment in safety and development programmes is reflected in its top employer recognition. Mpumalanga mill sites are remote from metros but provide strong community employment anchors.
Hiring and application process
Candidates can apply for roles at Mondi South Africa through the company’s careers portal or this jobs platform, targeting positions in paper mills, packaging plants and forestry across Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. The process starts with CV screening against entry requirements such as a matric, trade certificate or engineering degree, followed by psychometric and technical assessments, panel interviews and medical or reference checks.
The full timeline from application to offer typically takes six to eight weeks. Applicants should prepare by highlighting any relevant technical qualifications and showing understanding of Mondi’s sustainable packaging and paper operations.
Who may be a good fit
- Mpumalanga and KZN-based manufacturing and forestry candidates, and engineering graduates seeking a globally listed paper and packaging manufacturer with integrated forestry operations
- JSE/LSE dual-listed group with global packaging scale — Mondi brand respected across European and South African manufacturing markets
- Integrated forestry and paper operations create career exposure across the full forest-to-packaging value chain
- Recognised as a top SA employer — genuine investment in safety culture and employee development programmes
What candidates should verify
- • Mill and forestry sites are in Mpumalanga and KZN — remote from Gauteng and Cape Town metros
- • 24/7 continuous paper mill operations require shift work including nights
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Mondi South Africa
Current listings sourced from public employer and job-board pages.
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What to expect
Career areas
Pulp Mill Operator · Paper Machine Operator · Packaging Converter · Forestry Supervisor · Millwright
Entry guidance
Matric for production and forestry roles; relevant engineering degree for professional and graduate positions; trade certificate for artisan roles
Hiring process
Candidates can apply for roles at Mondi South Africa through the company’s careers portal or this jobs platform, targeting positions in paper mills, packaging plants and forestry across Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. The process starts with CV screening against entry requirements such as a matric, trade certificate or engineering degree, followed by psychometric and technical assessments, panel interviews and medical or reference checks. The full timeline from application to offer typically takes six to eight weeks. Applicants should prepare by highlighting any relevant technical qualifications and showing understanding of Mondi’s sustainable packaging and paper operations.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- JSE and LSE dual-listed global packaging leader
- Integrated forestry and paper operations
- Mpumalanga and KZN major employer
- Recognised as a top SA employer