Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs. ​

The Role:

To create and maintain a vital link between the customer and Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions at Strategic decision-making level. Responsible to build and maintain good customer relationships. Responsible for the profit and loss.

 Main Responsibilities

• Lead workshop business growth

• Develop the workshop team in the areas of control to meet and exceed customer satisfaction

• Implement quality control process and standards

• Develop and/or implement a workshop strategy

• Develop and manage budgets, striving for a cost-effective operations without compromising safety or quality

• Identifying, analyzing, and driving resolution of customer issues (warranty and non-warranty) with account management

• Manage rebuilds and repairs operations to meet the contract target costs

• Executing workshop activity to cost, utilization, quality and cycle time targets

• Collaborate internally with key stakeholders

• Manage a team of workshop managers

• Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and expectations

• Provide timely updates on rebuild/repairs progress and communicate any deviations from scope

Effective Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation

• Schedule and prioritize repair and rebuild projects to meet targets

• Maintain a well-organized, clean and safe working environment

• Implement and enforce EHS best practices

• Ensure equipment performance meets or exceeds contractual obligations

• Set up and manage workshop operations to meet KPIs

• Develop a workshop operations strategy in conjunction with key stakeholders

• Responsible for evaluating competitor activities and conducting relevant market research that enables the workshop to maintain market competitiveness.

• Responsible to drive localization

Cost Effectiveness

• Budget Accuracy

• Budget & order intake and rebuild/repair forecast

• Reduction on cost

• Rebuild/Repair Profit

• A&S Target

• Operating results

• Overtime Invoiced

• Labour turnover

SHEQ Competence Components

• Application and compliance of relevant ISO Standards

• Legal and SHEQ Compliance

• Implementation of relevant SHEQ targets and objectives

Human Resources Competence

• Personal Growth

• Relationship Management

• HR Management

• Employee Relations

• Coaching

• Emotional Intelligence

• Conflict Management

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Delivery Focus

• Talent Management

• Performance Management

• Problem Solving

• Strategy Implementation

• Code of Conduct Behaviors

• Sandvik Leadership Model behavior’s

Qualification 

• National Diploma or Degree in Mining/ Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Business qualification

• Masters in Business Administration (MBA) (advantageous)

• Proven experience in workshop management within the mining industry

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to analyse data, make data driven decisions and manage budgets effectively

• Computer literacy (including relevant programs)

• Knowledge of Sandvik Databases (desirable)

• Equipment manufacturing experience (desirable)

Experience

• Experience in senior Management position (+5 years)

• Experience in operational management (+5 years)

• Experience in workshop management (+7 years)

• English proficiency

• Experience in mining applications underground mining (Specifically board and pillar applications)

Other Requirements

• Physical & Medical ability to function in an underground coal environment

• May be required to travel

• Valid drivers license

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 28 February 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful; we however thank you for your interest in our company. In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.