Application Engineer - GET

Epiroc; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global mining solutions provider is seeking an experienced Application Engineer to enhance productivity and safety in South Africa's mining sector. The role involves working closely with customers to implement strategies for surface GET products. Candidates should have over 6 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and a degree in Engineering or a related field. Join a supportive team and make an impact on the mining industry.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth within a global organisation

Supportive leadership

Impactful work across Africa

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience with mobile mining equipment, GET, or bucket systems.
• Understanding of the South African mining landscape and its operational realities.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategy for Surface GET product portfolio.
• Provide product recommendations and performance insights to customers.
• Monitor and validate GET performance in new applications.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent relationship-building skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Collaboration across functions

Education

Degree qualification (Engineering or related discipline)

Tools

Mobile mining equipment

GET systems

Job description

CR Powered by Epiroc is a global leader in providing industry-leading solutions to the mining sector. We specialize in engineering advanced physical and digital tools to help the world’s top miners increase productivity, enhance safety, and reduce maintenance needs. Our innovative products include ground-engaging tools (G.E.T.), cast lip systems, dragline buckets and lock systems, conveyor accessories, and wear materials.

With over 40 years of innovation and a strong global presence, CR Powered by Epiroc has earned a reputation as a trusted partner in the mining industry. Since joining the Epiroc family in 2023 as part of the attachments division, we have continued to grow and succeed by combining the strengths of both companies. While you'll be joining Epiroc, it’s important to note that your role will be within the CR Powered by Epiroc division, where you'll contribute directly to our ongoing mission to deliver cutting‑edge solutions to our mining customers.

CR Powered by Epiroc is searching for a driven and customer-focused Application Engineer to join our Product Management & Development team in South Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the mining environment, values strong relationships, and wants to make a real impact on productivity, safety, and innovation across our customer sites.

About the Role

As an Application Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing the strategy for our Surface GET product portfolio and ensuring our customers receive the best product recommendations, performance insights, and technical support. You will work closely with Product Managers, commercial teams, and our customers to deliver solutions that improve productivity and reliability across their fleets. This is a hands‑on, customer‑focused role where your technical insight, site presence, and ability to build strong relationships will directly support our growth across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

Product Application & Market Insight

• Understand customer value drivers and recommend the best fit GET solutions for their operations.
• Review mine site parameters, performance data, and maintenance behaviours to ensure correct product selection.
• Identify new market opportunities and support new product introduction in the region.

Product Performance & Validation

• Monitor and validate GET performance in new applications or regions.
• Support field service teams with metrics and insights for performance tracking.
• Work with third parties to ensure correct installation and set‑up of lip systems and GET products.

Customer Value & Commercial Outcomes

• Identify improvement opportunities that demonstrate the value of CR offering.
• Support premium service offerings and help create strong commercial outcomes for both Epiroc and the customer.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Lead with exemplary HS&E behaviours aligned to The Epiroc Way.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

What You Bring

• Degree qualification preferred (Engineering or related discipline).
• 6+ years’ experience with mobile mining equipment, GET, or bucket systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and site teams.
• Excellent relationship‑building skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Understanding of the South African mining landscape and its operational realities.

What We Offer

• A high-performance culture built on respect, teamwork, and accountability.
• Opportunities to grow within a global organisation.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact with customers across Africa.
• Supportive leadership, strong technical backing, and the chance to shape market adoption of innovative GET products.

Location: Boksburg

Closing date: 12 December 2025

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground‑breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world‑class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epiroc.com.