Artisan - Disel Mechanic

Sandvik Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining solutions provider in South Africa seeks a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The role includes providing technical support, ensuring machine reliability, and performing maintenance operations. Candidates must have 5 years of relevant mining experience and a Grade 12 or N3 Technical Qualification. The position aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant mining experience required.
• Experience in mechanised mining preferred.
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain and improve machines for high reliability and performance.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance operations

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements

Communication of operational status

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.