Artisan Assistant- W1

Sandvik Group; Lime Acres; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining solutions provider in Lime Acres is seeking an Assistant to support artisans in maintenance and breakdown tasks. The role requires a Grade 12/N2 qualification and advantageous experience with mechanised mining equipment. Candidates must possess the physical and medical ability to work in both workshop and underground environments. This position supports a collaborative team approach and emphasizes adherence to safety and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification is essential.
• Experience with mechanised mining equipment is advantageous.
• Physical and medical capability for workshop and underground environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisans with maintenance tasks and breakdowns.
• Conduct visual inspections of machines and tools.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ management system.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / N2 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Sandvik Mining 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 clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Sandvik Mining SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.
• Report Hazardous conditions and acts.
• Technical readings
• Work on scheduled and unplanned maintenance and breakdowns

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 / N2 Technical Qualification/ Equivalent Qualification
• Relevant mechanised mining equipment experience (Advantageous)
• Physical & Medical ability to function in a workshop / underground environment
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.

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.