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The Role:

• We are seeking a skilled and proactive Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations through process optimization, engineering design updates, and cross-functional collaboration. The role will also provide technical support to the sourcing team to ensure components meet engineering and quality requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical drawing capabilities, change management experience, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations by identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create, update, and maintain engineering drawings in accordance with company standards.
• Manage and execute Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and ensure proper documentation and communication across departments.
• Provide technical engineering support to the sourcing/procurement team, including supplier evaluations, technical clarifications, and specification reviews.
• Participate in design activities, including minor product and process design improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance) to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for production and quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Experience with engineering drawings (CAD) and document control systems.
• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECR processes).
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and sourcing/procurement support.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
   

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Key Responsibilities 

Training Delivery 

Deliver standardized training courses on mining equipment and digital systems relating to:  

• Operation  
• Maintenance  
• Service  
• Service inspection  
• Installation and commissioning  
• Faultfinding and troubleshooting  
• Deliver classroom, practical, and field-based technical training programs, for Surface and underground equipment. 
• Facilitate product and system safety training for all automation and digital platforms.  
• Conduct artisan, technician, and supervisory training on automation systems and machine technologies.  
• Ensure training is aligned to OEM standards, mine procedures, and customer operational requirements.  
• Develop training schedules, lesson plans, presentations, assessments, and practical exercises.  
• Conduct learner assessments and competency evaluations.  
• Maintain accurate training records, reports, attendance registers, and competency matrices.  

Technical Systems & Platforms 

Provide training and technical support on the following systems and technologies: 

• Automine systems  
• Proximity Detection Systems (PDS)  
• SICA platform 
• GPS and positioning technologies  
• TIM 3D systems  
• RMS Remote Monitoring Systems  
• I-Sure, Driller’s office software (drill planning systems)  
• Trimble technologies  
• Mine automation and digital control systems  
• Machine networking and communication systems  
• Mining machine-to-server integration  
• Wireless mine communication infrastructure  
• Data acquisition and monitoring systems  
• Fleet management and machine telemetry systems  

Technical Support Responsibilities 

• Assist sites with diagnostics and system performance analysis.  
• Support machine connectivity and communication between equipment and Mine servers.  
• Assist with software updates, configuration, and system optimization.  
• Work closely with OEM technical support teams and mine personnel to resolve technical issues.  

Safety Responsibilities 

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture at all times.  
• Ensure all training activities comply with mine health and safety standards.  
• Deliver product safety training related to operation, maintenance, servicing, commissioning, and faultfinding.  
• Ensure learners understand safe work procedures and risk controls associated with automation systems and mining equipment.  
• Conduct risk assessments prior to practical training activities.  

General Responsibilities 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the training department.  
• Keep technical knowledge updated with latest mining technologies and automation developments.  
• Assist with development of training material and technical documentation.  
• Provide feedback regarding equipment performance and training gaps identified on site.  
• Liaise with technical departments, and OEM representatives.  
• Travel to customer sites as required.  

Minimum Requirements 

Qualifications 

• Trade Test in Electrical, Millwright or Instrumentation.  
• Minimum 5 years mining equipment experience.  
• Exposure to underground or surface mining operations.  

Advantageous 

• Experience working with automation and digital mining systems.  
• Experience in technical training within mining or heavy equipment environment.  
• Training/Facilitation qualification.  
• OEM certification on automation systems.  

Technical Knowledge 

Strong understanding of: 

• Mining automation systems  
• Machine communication networks  
• CAN Bus systems  
• PLC systems  
• Machine diagnostics and faultfinding  
• Remote monitoring technologies  
• Digital mining infrastructure  
• Networking fundamentals and server integration  
• Electrical and electronic systems on mining equipment  

Competencies 

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills  
• Technical troubleshooting ability  
• Good communication skills  
• Planning and organizational skills  
• Report writing and documentation  
• Ability to work independently  
• Customer-focused approach  
• Strong safety awareness  
• Computer literacy and digital systems proficiency  

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The Role

• To apply and use knowledge of sales process and tools to support front line sales representatives in promoting and selling the organization's products and services within assigned geographic area, product range or list of customer accounts to achieve significant sales targets.

Key Performance Areas

• Identifies prospects and assists with the preparation of presentations.
• Develops sales skills and knowledge of the products, services, and customers by working closely with a more experienced sales representative to promote products, close orders and resolve problems.
• Maintain and update the Core database with details of customer activities.
• Develop understanding of machining practices and processes utilizing modern tooling systems and how ’s product portfolio meets the market needs.
• Establish annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly sales plans and prioritize and schedule own activities so these targets are met.
• To support field sales reps with product testing and related tasks to ultimately support additional sales and market share gains.
• Gather and compile data, tool testing comparisons, competitive information, and cost comparisons.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Diploma/Degree in Business Management or Engineering field
• Experience in Customer Service/Order Management/Order-to-Cash
• Sales, Customer-facing and Account Management experience
• Experience with Collections/Accounts Receivable
• Reports & Presentations drafting & delivery
• English proficiency
• Experience in Mining/Earth-moving Parts environment (advantageous)
• Willingness to travel 70% of the time

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The role

• Provides technical support in electrical maintenance and rewiring of Sandvik equipment to achieve a high level of equipment reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions of work within time constraints to meet established delivery targets.
• Rewiring, repairing and replacing of all electrical items on all types of hard rock machinery.
• Adjusts equipment and repairs/replaces defective parts components or systems per instructions.
• Inspects equipment for proper performance and determines faults and malfunctions.
• Identifies additional repairs, compiles parts and labour estimates.
• Tests repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Stays current with industry, customer and product developments and technical best practices.

Profile Required:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate of Competence - Auto Electrical, Electrical. Accompanied by proof of apprenticeship modules or apprenticeship contract.
• 4 years’ experience with mechanised mining equipment
• Experience on maintaining earth moving equipment
• Knowledge of Sandvik underground product line
• Understanding of engineering drawings Sandvik product manuals and schematics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Attention to detail
• English literacy
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver license