Jobs at Sandvik

Get customer satisfaction by installing, repairing, inspecting and commissioning service, considering economical and other aspects. Problem solving by using of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations. Knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures associated with providing technical support to the sales team and prospective customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Install, repair, inspect and commission products and equipment of different kind at customer site or own premises.
• Report and document results after above actions.
• Responsible for plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
• Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements.
• Provide technical support to the sales team.
• Provide problem solving to customer.
• Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions.
• Guide colleagues in service methods and tools.
• Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Your Profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate of Competence, if possible, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Millwright
• Minimum 2 year experience working as Field Service Technician with proven competence as Earth moving Equipment or Surface boom and rotary drill technician knowledge in the above mentioned field
• Basic Computer literacy
• Own set of tools
• English proficiency
• Code 08 license
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining environment Experience in:
• Fault finding / electro hydraulic / auto electrical / hydraulic / PLC, remote control offerings
• Surface boom and rotary drill knowledge

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Administers and operates the organization's warehouse, including processing, packaging, storage of supplies, materials and equipment and delivery of materials and equipment underground to the mine operators.

Key Performance Areas

• Accounts for all materials and supplies in the stores facilities; audits goods received into warehouse.
• Receipt, storage and issue of materials, and related reporting in accordance with established procedures.
• Inventory control, Conduct cycle counting, full stock takes
• Daily, weekly and monthly reports (Stock control, Issues and Analyzing)
• Ensures the effectiveness of operating procedures, space utilization, and maintenance and protection of facilities and equipment.
• General warehouse maintenance and housekeeping
• Comply with all aspects of the Sandvik EHS policy and any reasonable instruction, procedures or systems of work which are given in the interest of providing safe workplaces and eliminating environmental harm

Profile Required

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate in Logistics or Supply Chain (would be an advantage)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position in a Warehousing/Distribution/Supply Chain/Mining environment
• Minimum requirement is to be proficient at intermediate level in Excel
• Must have a valid driver’s and forklift license
• Proven ability to work efficiently within an underground environment and complete duties in an autonomous manner
• Commitment to excellence and timeliness in client service
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong and proven focus on business and process improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English)
• Able to adapt to change
• Lateral thinker & Problem Solver
• The applicant must be prepared to work overtime if necessary (We run standby for call outs on a rotating basis)

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This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining clients (internal & external), according to the following standards and requirements: Sandvik Mining requirements, OEM limitations, SETA and SHEQ standards.

Key Performance Areas

• Conduct training/ Transfer learning according lesson plan
• Submit for record keeping of all assessments, lesson plans & control documents
• Review for update and help for editing of learning material and give feedback on learning material update and development
• Give input to design and the update of lesson plans (i.e. instructional content, practice requirements, lesson scripts, required lesson aids, course map/procedure/summary)
• Complete & submit training reports as per schedule
• Interpret and execute written learning objective/outcomes
• Detailed candidate improvement feedback report
• Identify obstacles to learning and take appropriate action
• Conduct pre-test and establish actual learning needs/gaps
• Assess learner capability in action (on-the-job)
• Optimize on the learner’s knowledge/skills and improve the learner’s performance on the job.
• Legal compliance
• Identify all SHEQ obstacles and take appropriate action
• Give Feedback and recommendations on systems and processes that hinders the learners performance.

Your profile

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent Qualification
• Sandvik Equipment Specialist
• Assessors certificate
• Minimum 3 years of experience & proven competence as Operator or Equipment Specialist on Sandvik products.
• Indigenous language competence (excluding English)
• English language proficiency
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Code 08 License and own transport
• Ability to work with minimum Supervision
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Basic Report Writing
• Experience in on the job skills transfer.
• Critical Thinking and problem solving skills.

Added Advantages

• Mining Qualification (Blasting Ticket / Competent A Mining)
• Trade Certificate with proven 3 years’ experience as Sandvik Equipment Specialist.
• Experience in Underground Drills High and Low Profile
• Experience in operating the machines underground.