Artisan Diesel Mechanic- S2

Sandvik Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in mining solutions in South Africa is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. You will provide technical support, maintain machines for reliability, and meet maintenance targets. The role requires a Grade 12 / N3 Technical qualification with 5+ years of relevant mining and mechanised mining experience. Join a company recognized as one of the top global employers, committed to an inclusive and equitable work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant mining experience required.
• 5 years of relevant mechanised mining experience required.
• Experience in underground/surface mining environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain machines and equipment for reliability and performance.
• Achieve maintenance targets and follow quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance

Communication of operational status

Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

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

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 Performance Areas

• 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 (accompanied by Proof of Apprenticeship (SETA Contract)/Proof of Institutional Training /Off the Job Modules)
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Relevant mechanised mining experience (5 years)
• Underground/surface mining environment
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining/construction environment

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.