Component and Drifter Workshop Assessor - S3 at Sandvik

The Role:

• To plan, organise and lead strip downs and assessments on machine component failures and repairs, and to track failure trends for customers to improve on reliability and sustainability of components’ lifespan.

Key responsibilities:

• Assessments of components received by the stores from the customer and inspect and test machine components to identify reasons for component failure,
• Analyse root cause failure and make recommendations to advise the customer on how to rectify or prevent future component failures.
• Identify parts required for repairs for components and report any deviations and/or damage of machines and components
• Update planning and tracking sheets to ensure traceability of all customer jobs
• Compile arrival and failure reports for all components received from customers to generate a quotation for the customers.
• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other problems that adversely affect machine components.
• Report all deviations of repairs
• Address and report all customer complaints and suggestions referring to machines' components
• Perform visual inspections of rebuilds and component repairs with Artisans and Quality Controller to ensure compliance of OEM standard.
• Identify quality defects in parts used and report to the Workshop Manager

Profile required:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Trade Certificate in Fitting and Turning or Diesel Mechanic or Millwright
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in trackless mobile machinery components.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, inspections and reporting on machinery components.
• Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment
• English proficiency
• Valid equipment license for testing purposes would be advantageous
• Valid crane license would be advantageous
• Valid driver license

Deadline:6th February,2026