Artisan - S2 at Sandvik

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 Performance Areas / Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance operations on mining and earthmoving equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support maintenance planning and preparation processes.
• Monitor maintenance outcomes and complete required documentation, including outcomes, root causes, downtime, and improvement actions.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintenance standards.
• Achieve maintenance performance and reliability targets.
• Maintain quality standards and equipment cleanliness.
• Communicate operational status, equipment condition, and any deviations promptly.
• Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and personal development.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and related systems on mining and construction equipment.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent qualification.
• Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Millwright or Diesel Mechanic), accompanied by proof of apprenticeship (SETA Contract, Institutional Training, or Off-the-Job Modules).
• Basic computer literacy.
• English proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant mining experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanised mining environment.
• Experience in underground and/or surface mining operations.
• Experience maintaining earthmoving and mining equipment within mining or construction environments.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical maintenance principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment failures effectively.

Deadline:13th November,2026