Artisan Assistant - W1

Sandvik; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Workshop Assistant to support artisans in maintenance and breakdowns on-site for mining equipment. The role involves visual machine inspections, keeping the workshop tidy, and following safety and process requirements in a busy workshop environment.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 / N3, basic Excel skills, and English proficiency, with experience in a manufacturing workshop and mechanised mining equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent.
• Computer literacy with Excel, graphs and charts.
• English proficiency.
• First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous).
• Experience in manufacturing workshop.
• Experience with mechanised mining equipment.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a workshop/underground environment.
• Understanding of teamwork and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisan with service and breakdown activities.
• Visual inspection of machines.
• Clean workshop, machines, tools and equipment.
• Follow workshop map.
• Check wrapping and hoses.
• Relay messages between operations.
• Provide feedback on machine condition.
• Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and targets.
• Utilise correct tools.
• Report hazardous conditions and acts.
• Participate in incident/accident investigations.
• Work on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and breakdowns.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification/ Equivalent Qualification

First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous)

Tools

Excel

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 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 a workshop / underground environment
• Understanding of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work effectively as part of a team

Applications close: 19 October 2026

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.