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Mondi South Africa company profile
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.
4,500+Team
2010Founded
Mpumalanga (Paper Mills and Forestry)South Africa
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What Mondi South Africa company profile 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.
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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.
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