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 manage the GET contract and ensure cost effectiveness through:

• Managing subordinates effectively
• Effective customer relations
• Cost effectiveness
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) effectiveness
• This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology clients (internal and external) on and off mine site according to Sandvik Mining and performance contract requirements.

Profile required

• Matric/N3 technical qualification/equivalent qualification
• At least 2-year Management/Supervisory experience
• Certificate of Competence in GET maintenance
• Al least 5 years’ experience in maintenance and mining environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• Good understanding of drilling equipment and drilling consumables
• At least 2 years’ experience in trackless mining.
• Physical & medical ability to function in a surface mining environment
• Entrepreneurial business experience
• Strong EHS focus
• Computer literacy
• Intermediate MS Excel skill
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Track system knowledge will be advantageous
• Strong Leadership and people management

How to apply

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

Applications close: 11 September 2024

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.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.

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.