- Sandvik, in collaboration with Enterprises University of Pretoria, is pleased to offer employees an opportunity to participate in the Supply Chain Management Programme for Junior Practitioners.
- In today's dynamic and increasingly complex business environment, effective supply chain management is essential to ensuring operational efficiency, business continuity and customer satisfaction.
- This programme aims to equip junior practitioners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to manage supply chain and logistics operations effectively.
Programme Overview
- The Programme in Supply Chain Management for Junior Practitioners is designed to develop essential competencies in supply chain management and logistics, specifically targeting junior employees and first-level managers.
- Participants will gain an understanding of key supply chain principles, terminology and problem-solving techniques, enabling them to apply their knowledge in operational environments.
- The programme covers warehousing, transportation, inventory management, materials management and purchasing.
- Accreditation: The programme is accredited by the European Certification Board for Logistics (ECBL).
Programme Outline:
- Module 1: Introduction to Supervision
- Module 2: Introduction to Logistics
- Module 3: Inventory Management Skills
- Module 4: Materials Management Skills
- Module 5: Purchasing Management Skills
- Module 6: Transport Management Skills
- Module 7: Warehousing Management Skills
- Module 8: Simulation
Delivery Mode
- The programme will be delivered in person at Sandvik's Khomanani Facility, using a block-release approach consisting of four blocks of five days each.
- The detailed training schedule will be communicated to successful applicants.
Target Population
- Junior employees working in Supply Chain Management and Logistics functions across the organisation.
Qualifying Criteria
To be considered for the programme, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of two years' relevant work experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
- Supply Chain Management or a related development programme must be reflected in the employee's Individual Development Plan (IDP).
- Candidates’ performance should at least “Meet” Expectation
- Clear Disciplinary Record
- Please Attach CV and all certificates to the application.
Programme Cost: R 78 487,50
Deadline:22nd October,2026
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The Role
- Responsible for leading and growing the Aftermarket organization in Sales Area Africa for Mobile Crushing & Screening, aligning the Africa aftermarket strategy with the Division / Business Line strategy and executing territory-specific action plans and initiatives. Manage and grow aftermarket sales for parts, wear and spares, maintenance services, service solutions, warranty / guarantee support, product upgrades and lifecycle offerings across direct customers and distributors, ensuring customer needs are understood and matched with Sandvik’s offering to maximize customer value, retention, satisfaction and profitable aftermarket growth.
- Leads the Aftermarket organization and support territory teams across Africa to deliver agreed budgets, forecasts, lifecycle strategies, capture-rate improvement, installed-base development, commercial discipline and high standards of product, technical and customer service support.
Key Performance Areas:
Sales strategy, revenue growth and lifecycle execution
- Develop and implement the Africa Sales Area aftermarket plan based on Division / Business Line aftermarket strategy, with clear territory action plans for growth, retention and customer engagement.
- Drive profitable aftermarket growth across spare parts, wear parts, maintenance services, repair solutions, warranty extensions, product upgrades and lifecycle services.
- Set, monitor and deliver aftermarket sales targets, KPIs, budgets and forecasts, including order intake, revenue, margin, capture rate, customer retention, NPS and revenue per installed machine.
- Coordinate lifecycle strategies in the territories, report on activities and improvements, and ensure all responsible stakeholders execute agreed actions.
Customer and distributor relationship management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key mining customers, distributors and internal stakeholders to secure repeat business, retention and high customer satisfaction.
- Provide consultative selling by understanding customer / distributor needs and recommending aftermarket solutions that improve equipment performance, reliability and lifecycle value.
- Address and resolve customer complaints or issues related to aftermarket products and services promptly and professionally, coordinating escalation where required.
Commercial offerings, pricing and contract management
- Promote aftermarket agreements and the full commercial offering to secure aftermarket business and improve coverage across the installed base.
- Lead or support pricing negotiations, service and supply contracts, warranty / guarantee agreements and extended service offerings, ensuring alignment with company policies, profitability goals and market conditions.
- Participate in the establishment of the commercial strategy, including 3–5-year plans, BAPs and ABPs, and follow up on actions required to meet strategic objectives.
Sales operations, forecasting and performance management
- Oversee sales forecasts, budgets and sales plans for the aftermarket segment, translating annual targets into quarterly, monthly and weekly sales activity priorities.
- Monitor sales performance, pipeline, market share, margins and aftermarket KPIs, and provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance.
- Ensure adherence to relevant aftermarket sales processes and standard operating procedures, including quoting, order processing, customer service and follow-up discipline.
Installed base, digital tools and market intelligence
- Ensure installed-base, fleet and market-share databases are accurate, properly developed and used to identify opportunities for growth, gap analysis, consumption modelling and competitor equipment replacement.
- Promote the use of available tools, including digital tools, to improve customer service, track the active fleet and monitor the status of digitized equipment.
- Conduct regular market analysis to track industry trends, competitor activity, pricing, customer needs, regulations, technology developments and new product / service opportunities.
Product introduction, technical support and service capability
- Promote and follow the introduction of new products and ensure aftermarket capture-rate plans are in place for any new installed base.
- Create and maintain an organization that provides high-quality technical assistance on products and applications to Divisions, territories and customers.
- Develop a competency roadmap for lifecycle support and increase service team capability through certifications, training, webinars and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the region.
- Gather and manage cross-functional teams to perform root cause analysis for failures at strategic customers, collect troubleshooting information and refer it to the factory support line where required.
- Consolidate and communicate technical and safety bulletins and monitor correct application of new technical and safety measures.
Resources, repair strategy, supply chain and customer support
- Establish and maintain an organization capable of supporting strategic and financial objectives, ensuring aftermarket resources are appropriate for Africa region requirements.
- Work with Territory Managers and Territory Service Managers to build business cases for additional resources, investments, partners or facilities required to support growth.
- Promote the repair strategy to enhance and grow the aftermarket business, including necessary partners or facilities to support repair execution.
- Work with logistics and inventory management functions to ensure optimal supply chain setup, inventory availability, timely customer order fulfilment and improved availability through forecasting and planning.
- Ensure optimal setup and management of customer service / support (CSC) and technical sales support to optimize customer experience.
Leadership, governance and broader support
- Lead, support and coordinate sales, product support, field service, sales support and training resources to deliver aftermarket commitments across Africa.
- Collaborate with Territory Managers, Territory Service Managers, Sales Managers, Commercial Operations Support, Procurement, Logistics, Product Managers, Training and Backline teams to execute strategy.
- Support additional aftermarket growth opportunities within the reasonable scope of the role, including cross-division opportunities where relevant.
EHS Responsibilities
- Deliver the necessary resources for the effective control of EHS risks.
- Promote the EHS Policy and Company Values with a focus on EHS.
- Develop the EHS activities and actions associated with its annual commitment.
- Deliver the necessary resources for the effective control of EHS risks.
- Ensure compliance and execution of audits in safety, health and environment.
- Ensure compliance and application of the EHS Plan, strategies in safety, health and environment.
- Ensure the non-repetition of events through effective learning from incidents.
- Verify at Ground Zero the understanding and application of rules and procedures and the role of leaders.
- Ensure the implementation of corrective actions based on incidents or learning.
- Promote and encourage continuous improvement, innovation and implementation of best practices.
- Encourage the recognition of staff for achievements in safety, good practices.
- 16.2 appointee under the Occupational Health & Safety Act 85 of 1993 Section 16(2)
Your Profile:
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
- Relevant Trade Certificate.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role, with exposure to mining or related industries
- English proficiency.
- Willingness to travel into Africa.
- Valid passport.
Competencies
- Knowledge of vibrating and/or crushing equipment
- Good understanding of mining site plants and process engineering
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
- Listening and logic interpretation
- Strong customer orientation
- Advanced communication skills
- Demonstrated leadership & mentoring skills
- Must be flexible and self-reliant, self-starter
- Excellent time management
- Sound commercial reasoning and contract management
- Financial understanding and preparation of budgets & forecasts
- Strong understanding and compliance with Health and Safety in the workplace
- The ability to make sound decisions, execute plans & take initiative
- Computer Literacy & MS Office proficiency
Deadline:30th October,2026
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The Role:
- To provide specialist leadership in the development, governance, implementation and continuous improvement of operational standards, work methods, testing protocols and process assurance frameworks across Workshop and Technical operations. The role ensures that processes are standardised, compliant and efficient, while supporting improvements in safety, quality, reliability, productivity and cost performance.
Key Performance Areas:
- Develop, review, implement and maintain controlled testing protocols, work methods, Planned Task Observations, Safe Work Procedures and related technical standards.
- Translate applicable legislation, International Organisation for Standardisation requirements and Sandvik global standards into clear local operating requirements.
- Analyse workshop workflows and controls to identify operational risk, waste, variation, rework and cost-saving opportunities, and implement sustainable process improvements.
- Plan and conduct process audits, method assessments, workplace observations and compliance reviews, and monitor corrective actions through to verified closure.
- Lead or support incident, failure and root-cause investigations, using evidence and operational data to identify recurring issues and improvement priorities.
- Develop implementation plans, communication, training and competence checks for new or revised methods, and coach stakeholders on the correct application of standards.
- Prepare reports, dashboards and evidence-based recommendations, maintain document integrity and version control, and provide technical advisory support to management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Your Profile:
- Grade 12 / Equivalent Qualification
- Relevant Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7), preferably in Industrial Engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, or Technical Standards Management
- Experience within mining, heavy equipment, engineering, or manufacturing environments
- Experience conducting operational audits, investigations, and root-cause analyses
- Experience implementing process improvement and change management initiatives
- Knowledge of ISO standards and relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Strong process analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capability
- Technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft 365) and data analysis/reporting skills
- Valid driver's licence
Advantageous:
- Trade Certificate in Millwright, Fitting, Electrical, or Diesel Mechanic
- Internal Auditor certification
- Lean, Six Sigma, or recognised Root Cause Analysis training
- Practical Trackless Mining Machine (TMM) exposure and failure analysis experience
Deadline:22nd October,2026
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The Role:
- The Junior Logistics Engineer supports the Logistics Engineering function by providing operational, analytical, and systems support across the C4 Hub in Jet Park, the Burgersfort branch, and the broader core network regions within Africa. The role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, warehouse optimization, logistics systems support, data analysis, and digital transformation projects, while assisting with the implementation and optimization of SAP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and future SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) initiatives.
Key Performance Areas:
- Support daily Logistics Engineering activities across the C4 Hub, Burgersfort, and core network regions.
- Analyse operational data to identify trends, process improvement opportunities, and performance gaps.
- Develop and maintain operational reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Support SAP system enhancement initiatives and process optimisation activities.
- Assist with the implementation, stabilisation, and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
- Support future SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) implementation readiness activities.
- Assist in warehouse process optimisation, layout reviews, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement projects by collecting, analysing, and interpreting operational data.
- Maintain process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and engineering records.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support warehouse operations, inventory management, freight, and supply chain initiatives.
- Provide project coordination and administrative support for Logistics Engineering projects.
- Assist with system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and implementation activities for new supply chain solutions.
Your Profile:
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain engineering, supply chain management, logistics and/or business administration or similar discipline
- Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience. Must have worked in a similar role/ capacity for at least 3 years.
- Exposure to warehouse operations, logistics processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel between operational sites.
Academic Knowledge
The successful candidate should have a sound understanding of the following areas:
- Supply Chain Management principles.
- Warehouse Operations and Distribution Management.
- Inventory Planning and Control.
- Transport and Freight Management.
- Operations Management.
- Process Mapping and Business Process Improvement.
- Lean Manufacturing / Lean Warehousing principles.
- Quality Management Systems.
- Production Planning and Scheduling.
- Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis.
- Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis.
- Project Management fundamentals.
- Business Process Re-engineering.
- Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience.
Technical Exposure
Candidates should have gained academic or practical exposure to:
- Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, PivotTables, Power Query preferred).
- Microsoft Office Suite.
- ERP systems (SAP exposure advantageous).
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) (Blue Yonder advantageous).
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS) (Blue Yonder advantageous).
- Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI (advantageous).
- SQL or database fundamentals (advantageous).
Deadline:26th October,2026
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Purpose of the role:
- Enhance customer relations through technical expertise and asset performance monitoring with ACS-s and SAM, while providing technical support for remote monitoring agreements and stakeholders in Sales Areas
The job responsibilities:
- Monitoring of connected screens in SAM
- Key contact for Sales Areas and customers for screens in EMEA
- Preparation of monitoring reports for key customers
- Support customers with recommended actions to improve performance and reliability of monitoring screens
- Technical expert for ACS-s hardware and features in SAM
- Technical trainings for ACS-s and SAM for stakeholders in the Sales Areas
- Continuously enhance SAM features and state variables and share feedback with development teams.
EHS Responsibilities (supported by EHS department):
- Ensure that customers are always supported with the latest EHS guidelines for screening assets
- Promote the EHS Policy and Company Values with a focus on EHS.
- Ensure the implementation of corrective actions based on incidents or learning
- Promote and encourage continuous improvement, innovation and implementation of best practices
Competences:
- Knowledge of vibrating equipment
- Good understanding of mining site plants and process engineering
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability
- Listening and logic interpretation
- Strong customer orientation
- Advanced communication skills
- Digital native with comprehensive knowledge about digital applications and tools
- Strong understanding and compliance with Health and Safety in the workplace
- Computer Literacy & MS Office proficiency
Education:
- Technical degree / Diploma in a mechanical or Mega Tronics
- Candidates with highly relevant experience/references will also be considered.
Experience:
- 2+ year minimum in the mining industry.
- Candidates with relevant vibrating screen troubleshooting/service/sales experience are preferred.
- Candidates with previous condition monitoring experience, especially within the mining environment are preferred.
- Exposure in the design and/or sales of screens or other equipment in the mining industry.
Other requirements:
- Capability to travel into the region EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and Africa) should it be necessary.
- Valid drivers license
Deadline:31st October,2026
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