Job Opportunities 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

• Mechanical maintenance operations.
• 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 Trade Certificate Millwright
• Flame Proof and Gas Testing Certificate
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant mining experience on underground machines (5 years)
• Relevant mechanised mining experience (5 years)
• Underground/surface mining environment
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining/construction environment.

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The Role

• 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 and performance and customer relations and team work.

Key Performance Areas

• Electrical and Mechanical and Maintenance operations.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Conduct Risk Assessments, Shift Reporting and Incident Reporting.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of Key performance indicators.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Comply to all Safe operation practices.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate electrical or mechanical
• Basic Computer literacy, Microsoft excel, word, power point and outlook
• Relevant mining experience (5 years) 
• Underground mining environment in production section 
• English proficiency 

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The Role

• To deliver Technical training programs in English to internal and external customers.
• Deliver standardized training courses on equipment (Operation, Maintenance, Service, Service inspection, installation & commissioning and faultfinding).
• Deliver and secure product safety training in relation to Operation, Maintenance, Service, Service inspection, installation & commissioning & faultfinding for own area.
• Provides support for services such as service inspection and maintenance planning.
• Provides support installation, commissioning, troubleshooting of core equipment.

Key performance areas  

Developed learning material & programme

• Develop learning material on new Sandvik machinery.
• Develop learning material on identified training courses based on unit standards.
• Create Formative and Summative assessments on relevant training events.
• Develop e-learning modules.
• Review, update and edit learning material.

Transferred learning 

• Review lesson plan and update as needed
• Prepare self, learning environment and learners as per lesson plan
• Prepare learning aids and verify training material.
• Identify obstacles to learning and take appropriate action
• Deliver background & introductory material
• Conduct formative assessment and establish actual learning needs/gaps
• Facilitate/instruct learning material
• Assess knowledge/skill as per pre-set criteria & provide feedback to learners
• Assess learner capability in action when practical sessions are required.

Legal compliance 

• Perform performance & critical incident analysis.
• Identify any and all SHEQ obstacles and take appropriate action.
• Identity any and all hazards and take corrective action.
• Keep record keeping of all assessments, lesson plans & control documents.
• Follow lesson plan.
• Report any and all Incidents and accidents as per reporting structure.
• Wear PPE as per requirements and ensure learners comply to required PPE.
• Complete & submit training reports as per schedule.

Customer satisfaction (internal & external) 

• Update and communicate training schedule (external & internal)
• Conduct needs analysis (including performance and critical incidents)
• Review job analysis with focus on required knowledge & skills
• Complete & submit training reports as expected or laid out
• Request for feedback during & after training (external)
• Request for feedback from internal client
• Feedback to training department (internal)
• Interpret all questions and formulate answers
• Investigate new products and development trends
• Update and review learning material
• Detailed candidate improvement feedback report

Your profile

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent Qualification
• Millwright by trade or equivalent.
• Certificate of Competence in ETDP or related qualification as Adult Education Facilitator will be an advantage.
• Certificate of Competence in ETDP or related qualification as Adult Education Assessor will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience & proven competence as technical/Specialist on Sandvik products.
• Basic computer literacy
• English language proficiency
• Code 08 Licence and own transport
• Be able to work flexible hours & travel extensively
• Fit to work underground.
• Read, understand and able to explain Electrical and Hydraulic schematics.
• Understand Sandvik Control systems
• Service/repair of any Electrohydraulic systems
• Experience on Sandvik Trucks and loaders
• Experience on Sandvik Drills and Bolters

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Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading, and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as providing services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs

Key Performance Areas

• Electrical and Mechanical and Maintenance operations.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Conduct Risk Assessments, Shift Reporting and Incident Reporting.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of Key performance indicators.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Comply to all Safe operation practices.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright
• Basic Computer literacy, Microsoft excel, word, power point and outlook
• English proficiency 
• Must have Flameproof
• Must have Gas Testing
• Relevant mining experience (5 years) 
• Relevant experience on MN220 and RSP unit will be an advantage 
• Relevant experience on PLC systems 
• Underground mining environment in production section 
• Will be required to work shifts and be away from home for the duration of the shift. 
• Will be required to work away from home during the project phase 
• Will be required to work in a 1.5m seam height 
• Need to be medically fit to work in a 1.5m seam height 
• Will be required to work on a 15deg plus dip angle
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver's license.