New Jobs at Sandvik

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

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 teamwork.
• Repairs, maintains, inspects, and commissions the LS170, LS190, LS312 and Mercury equipment at customer site.
• Reports, captures and documents results at end of every shift to Foreman, Control Room, and team.
• Responsible for planning, conducting, and maintaining tools and equipment for service work.
• Supports the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements.
• Provides technical support to the sales team.
• Provides problem solving to customer and team.
• Has the ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions.
• Guides colleagues in service/operational methods and tools.
• Shares own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Profile required

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate of Competence in an Electrician, Diesel Mechanic, or Millwright discipline
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working as Field Service Technician with proven competence in mining equipment (underground)
• Basic computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Valid driver's license
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining environment
• Owns a set of tools

Experience in:

• Fault finding in hydraulic, electrical, drive train, and diesel offerings

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The Role

To manage the GET contract and ensure cost effectiveness through:

• Managing subordinates effectively
• Effective customer relations
• Cost effectiveness, analyse Sandvik rock tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure
• Write failure analysis report, performance reports and present to the customer in the format the customer requests
• Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason/s for premature product failure
• Identify faults on the GET equipment and report them accordingly for remedial action
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) effectiveness
• This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology clients (internal and external) on and off mine site according to Sandvik Mining and performance contract requirements

Profile required

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years’ management/supervisory experience
• Certificate of Competence in GET maintenance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance and mining environment
• Good understanding of drilling equipment and drilling consumables
• Valid code 14 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in trackless mining
• Physical & medical ability to function in a surface mining environment
• Entrepreneurial business experience
• Strong EHS focus
• Computer literacy
• Intermediate MS Excel skill
• English proficiency
• Track system knowledge will be advantageous
• Strong Leadership and people management

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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 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/ N3 technical/ equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• English proficiency
• Valid code 10 driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment

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The Role

• To audit & ensure compliance to the Mine’s Health and Safety Act, No 29 of 1996 regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and the OHSAS 18001 Management system.
• This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Construction clients (internal & external), on and off site according to Sandvik Mining & Construction and client’s requirements and specifications.

Main Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and oversee the organisation’s environmental, health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees, surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are complying with regulations.
• Conduct studies, audits and investigations to ensure compliance with government safety and health laws, standards and regulations as and when required.
• Ensure accidents are investigated and closed out according.
• Promote safety-conscious work performance and training programs.
• Provide safety performance measures
• Take responsible approach to environmental, health and safety risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and to control the risks or report them to management accordingly

Profile Required

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• National Diploma in Safety Management (NQF Level 6)
• Certificate of Competence as Safety Officer
• Certificate in Internal Auditing for OHSAS 18001
• Certificate of Competence in First Aid
• Certificate of fitness to work in surface mining environment
• Computer literate
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s licence

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The Role 

• The Contracts Manager – Rock Tools is responsible for the profitability and growth of the Cost Per Meter (CPM) business for both underground and surface rock tools as well as the establishment of commercial contracts administration organization with the objective of increasing service line and business line profitability of new and existing CPM contracts within the allocated geographic area.

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 contract 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, finance, supply and logistics) to ensure that contract activities are integrated with other parts of the business.
• Ensure effective revenue and profitability of Contract.
• To take responsible approach to health, safety and environment risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and to control the risks or report them to management accordingly.

Profile Required

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• National Diploma in Engineering, Business Management/Administration or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6)
• At least 5 years Commercial Contract Administration/Management experience, preferably in mining or industrial sectors
• Computer literacy - advanced Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• English proficiency
• At least 2 years’ experience in Trackless Mining Machinery parts
• Strong financial literacy
• Strong EHS Focus
• Physical and medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
• Attention to detail and the ability to work logically, consistently and accurately
• Self-motivated and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must have a valid drivers’ license

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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/ N3 technical/ equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• 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

• 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/ N3 technical/ equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• English proficiency
• Valid code 10 driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment

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The role

• Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance 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.
• 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 labor 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 - Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Millwright accompanied by proof of apprenticeship modules or apprenticeship contract (FYA to be included in all positions requiring a trade)
• 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's license

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The Role

• To coordinate, plan, execute and follow up on maintenance and logistics, in an effort to ensure effective operation of Performance Contracts, through recovered cost, effective HR administration, scheduled maintenance and customer relation.

Key Performance Areas

• Schedule work per operational requirements and manage accommodation needs
• Update CRM data, track deviations and trends, and maintain accurate labour management reports
• Address complaints, suggestions, and invoice queries promptly
• Provide regular feedback and reporting to internal and external clients
• Ensure data integrity, update internal systems, and report anomalies with insights
• Confirm rate adjustments, process requisitions, and validate invoices
• Generate operational and damage invoices accurately and on time
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards
• Ensure timely and precise recording of employee timesheets
• Ensure all employees complete required inductions and medical

Required Competencies

• Grade 12/N3 / equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• Trade Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical and Millwright (advantageous)
• Certificate / diploma / degree in business management (advantageous)
• Project Management Certificate (advantageous)
• At least 2 years Maintenance Management Systems experience, with maintenance planning focus
• 3 years in planning or coordinating experience 
• Advanced computer literacy 
• English proficiency
• Trackless mining experience (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Sandvik databases