Artisan -Electrician

Sandvik Group; Lime Acres; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in the mining and infrastructure industries is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance operations and relevant mining qualifications. You will be responsible for enhancing machine performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and achieving operational targets in a dynamic environment. Applicants must have a Grade 12/N3 Technical Qualification and 5 years of relevant mining experience. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant mining experience.
• 5 years of relevant mechanized mining experience.
• Experience in an underground mining environment.
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in a mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve machines to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Achieve maintenance targets and follow quality standards.
• Communicate operational status and safety requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvements.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance

Communication of operational status

Safety and housekeeping

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Section 26D Trade Certificate

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.
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Relevant mechanized mining experience (5 years)
• Underground mining environment
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining environment

Application processing note:

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.