Active Job Vacancies at Sandvik

Job Description

Provides technical support in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost-efficiency performance customer relations, and teamwork.

Key Performance Areas

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule the team’s activities so that resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Monitor the status of sales and services activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve the overall performance of the team.
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in sales, marketing, HR, finance, supply, and logistics) to ensure that sales and services activities are integrated with other parts of the business and appropriate for current and future sales and marketing activities.
• Oversee the most complex, large, or difficult contracts to maintain positive customer relations.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop contract management professionals team so that activities are completed accurately and on time.

Profile required:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright
• Proof of Training / Modules/POE/Proof of apprenticeship
• Basic Computer literacy, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• English proficiency
• Certificate/diploma/degree in business management
• Must have Flameproof
• Must have Gas Testing
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Underground mining environment in the production section
• Will be required to work shifts and be away from home for the duration of the shift.
• Need to be medically fit
• Will be required to work in a difficult mining environment
• Must have a valid Car Drivers license
• Must have own transport

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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

• Mechanical maintenance operations.
• 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 maintenance 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
• Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• First Aid Level 1
• Experience in manufacturing workshop
• Relevant mechanized mining equipment experience
• Physical & Medical ability to function in a workshop / underground environment
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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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

• Mechanical maintenance operations.
• 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 maintenance 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 Certificate, accompanied by proof of apprenticeship.
• Basic computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant mining experience (3-5 years)
• Relevant mechanised mining experience (3-5 years)
• Underground/surface mining environment
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining/construction environment

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The Role

• The purpose of this role is to gather, compile, and verify the information and enter it accurately into documents such as reports, presentations, or forms; and office systems such as databases or spreadsheets.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and verify the information and enter it accurately into documents such as reports, presentations, or forms; and office systems such as databases or spreadsheets.
• Code and sort documents so they can be accurately processed or filed.
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics.
• Respond to, or redirect, routine inquiries from external or internal sources about the organization, its activities, or processes so inquiries are answered promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with internal or external sources regarding deliveries, stocks, pricing, and invoices and ensure day-to-day office activities run smoothly.
• Perform other routine administrative activities according to the organization's established procedures.

Your Profile

• Grade 12/equivalent qualification
• Relevant post-Matric qualification will be advantageous
• Advanced computer literacy
• English proficiency
• 2 years’ experience in office administration.
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Aurora experience will be advantageous
• Knowledge of Ground Engaging Tools will be advantageous
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when required

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The Role

• Install, repair and maintain facilities electrical installation/systems to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of electrical systems/installation
• Contract supervision.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of maintenance targets.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 or 26D Trade Certificate, accompanied with proof of apprenticeship.
• Wiremen’s license will be an added advantage.
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant Facilities experience (5 years)
• Maintenance of electrical installation in a Facilities environment

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The Role:

• Responsible for the management of the customer order flow and the interface with Sales Area.

Key Performance Areas:

Order processing:

• Daily release of customer orders and include the management of auto, mass and manual release orders.
• Daily review of suspended orders.
• Execute the cancellation of orders based on customer requests, superseded items, etc..
• Working with Inventory, Purchasing or Warehouse teams to source items.
• Resolve order issues like incorrect addresses, shipping instructions, etc..

Backorder management:

• Conduct Arrivals, progress and customer reports
• SMART mate upload, interface with all projects on RTV  and configuration to site
• Plan the fluids analysis of all the RTV machines and control the reports on data books  
• Scheduling of the plan activities on the job cards for the foreman to executes within prescribed timeframe
• Report all machines progress MS projects plans and milestones updates
• Daily review and resolution of outstanding orders by changing source, where it is linked to Purchase Order or Distribution Requirement Planning or where an order needs to be placed.
• Weekly review of “Hold till complete” orders, where inventory has become available or where new Purchase Order or Distribution Requirement Planning must be created.
• Logistics Process and Support (LPS).
• Review and resolve LPS tickets relating to expediting of orders, shipment discrepancy etc. daily.
• Review Unit Down Orders and expedite accordingly daily.
• Daily resolution of Sales orders that did not generate a Purchase Orders in System 21.
• Quarterly review and maintenance of Customer Masters.
• Weekly communication to internal/external customers regarding progress on all open orders.
• Processing of Credit Note

Your Profile:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma/ Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in a similar position in a Warehousing/Distribution/Supply Chain environment.
• Experience in managing internal and/or external customer accounts
• Good working knowledge of International Trade and Freight processes
• Prior exposure to Aurora, S21DI and PBI reporting is an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft office. Minimum requirement is to be proficient at intermediate level in Excel
• Exposure to Environmental Health and Safety systems
• Proven ability to work efficiently within a Distribution Service environment and complete duties in an autonomous manner
• Proven ability to effectively communicate, liaise and negotiate with a range of stakeholders
• Commitment to excellence and timeliness in internal client service
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong and proven focus on business and process improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to adapt to change
• Lateral thinker & Problem Solver

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The role

The purpose of the Productivity Partner is to render a service to internal and external Sandvik clients. The Productivity Partner who will be based at Vedanta Resources, will partner with relevant stakeholders on challenges relating to safety and reliability, through best practices (e.g., maintenance scheduling, parts planning, equipment health checks, technical training) across Black Mountain and Gamsberg operations.

Key Responsibilities

To assist stakeholders in achieving:

• High equipment availability, reliability and productivity through improved maintenance and operation practices to ultimately reduce the equipment's total cost of ownership.
• Improve MTBF (mean time before failure) and/or reduce MTTR (mean time to repair), by supporting the maintenance schedule, parts selection and inventory forecasting, technical coaching and training, and equipment health checks.
• Coordinate the reliability of Sandvik equipment.
• This position requires ample time spent per site, i.e., starting up a performance contract or completing a specific project.
• Excellent communication, leading by example, passion for maintaining equipment as well as share equipment knowledge, and work according to Sandvik standards & procedures.

Your profile 

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate: Millwright/Electrical or Diesel Mechanic or related (NQF Level 4)
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or related (NQF Level 6) (advantageous)
• Product Specialist in Sandvik equipment range (advantageous)
• Basic Computer literacy 
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Full physical and medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
• May be required to travel

 Experience in:

•  Maintenance of earth-moving equipment
•  Underground and open cast mining environment
•  Sandvik equipment knowledge
• Field service and performance contract involvement

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The Role

The purpose of this role is to maintain and extend the life of GET equipment according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards to ensure an effective performance contract through:

• Machine availability
• Effective customer relations
• Safety, health, and environmental effectiveness

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct drill rig evaluation to determine if drilling parameters (i.e. rotation, feed and air pressure) are aligned as required and alert the machine operator to adjust the parameters accordingly when necessary.
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards and specifications
• Identify faults on the GET equipment and report them accordingly to your Supervisor for remedial action.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on the hammers to extend equipment life
• Analyse all Sandvik rock tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure.
• Complete or write out a failure analysis report for every rock tool product examined.
• Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason/s for premature product failure.

Your profile:

• Grade 12/equivalent qualification
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• English proficiency
• Valid code 14 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment.
• Work overtime and standby as required.