Artisan Assistant

Sandvik; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining equipment supplier is seeking a Maintenance Assistant in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga. The role involves supporting artisans with maintenance tasks, conducting visual inspections, and ensuring cleanliness in the workshop. Candidates should have a Grade 12/N3 qualification and be computer literate. The position emphasizes teamwork and physical ability to work in a workshop environment.

Qualifications

• English proficiency is required.
• First Aid Level 1 certification is advantageous.
• Experience in a manufacturing workshop is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisans with service and breakdown tasks.
• Perform visual inspections of machines.
• Clean the workshop and tools.

Skills

Computer literacy with Excel spreadsheets

Physical ability to work in a workshop

Teamwork skills

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Tools

Relevant mechanised mining equipment

Job description

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in 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. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

To assist Artisans in effective maintenance and breakdowns.

This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology clients.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist artisan with any service/breakdown related activity
• Visual inspection of machines
• Clean workshop, machine, tools and equipment
• Follow workshop map
• Check wrapping & hoses
• Relay messages between operations
• Provide feedback to artisan on machine condition
• Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.
• Utilise correct tools
• Report Hazardous conditions and acts.
• Participate in Incident / accident investigations.
• Technical readings
• Work on scheduled and unplanned maintenance and breakdowns
  
  

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification/ Equivalent Qualification
• Computer literacy ability to work with Excel spreadsheets, graphical presentations and charts
• English proficiency
• First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous)
• Experience in manufacturing workshop
• Relevant mechanised mining equipment experience
• Physical & Medical ability to function in an workshop / underground environment
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team
  
  

How To Apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 18 August 2025

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.