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, tunnelling 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

Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• CM dismantling, trouble shooting, spares sorting and assembling.
• Conducting preventive maintenance, performing corrective actions, supporting planning and preparation, monitoring outcomes, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Working in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achieving rebuild and local content targets.
• Following quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communicating of operational status and any deviations.
• Following safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Driving continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 or 26D Trade test Certificate of Fitter/Millwright.
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant experience in Flameproofing equipment’s (5 years)
• Relevant Experience in maintenance and rebuilding of CM’s (5 years)
• Relevant Experience in Testing and commissioning of CM’s (5 years)
• Relevant Experience in data books capturing, quality control, check sheets and interpreting project plans.

How to apply

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

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331

Applications close: 27 November 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 the application.

We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for your 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.