Artisan - Auto Electrician [S2]

Sandvik; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining seeks a skilled technician to provide mechanical maintenance in an underground mining setting. You will maintain and improve machines to ensure high reliability, availability and cost efficiency in line with safety standards.

Requirements include Grade 12/N3 or equivalent, a Section 26D Trade Certificate with apprenticeship proof, basic computer literacy, and at least five years of experience in mining, including mechanized and underground environments.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 or equivalent technical qualification.
• Section 26D Trade Certificate with apprenticeship proof.
• Basic computer literacy is required.
• Proficiency in English.
• Minimum 5 years mining experience.
• 5 years of mechanized mining experience.
• Underground mining environment experience.
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective actions, document outcomes and root causes.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintenance plans.
• Achieve maintenance targets and ensure quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate operational status and deviations clearly.
• Adhere to safety requirements and 5S housekeeping.
• Pursue continuous improvements at personal and operational levels.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

English proficiency

5 years mining experience

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent

Section 26D Trade Certificate

Proof of apprenticeship

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

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.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of maintenance targets.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 26D Trade Certificate, accompanied with proof of apprenticeship.
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Relevant mechanized mining experience (5 years)
• Underground mining environment
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining environment

Applications close: 20 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.