Artisan - Millwright

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the mining industry is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to improve and maintain equipment reliability. The successful candidate will conduct preventive maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Qualifications include a Millwright Trade Certificate and relevant maintenance experience in an underground environment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or Equivalent required.
• Millwright Trade Certificate with proof of apprenticeship needed.
• Relevant experience in underground machines and mechanized Drive Train.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical maintenance operations and preventive maintenance.
• Achieve maintenance targets and maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or Equivalent

Section 13 or 26D Millwright Trade Certificate

Tools

Computer literacy

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 Responsibilities:

• Mechanical maintenance operations.
• Conducting preventive maintenance, performing corrective actions, supporting planning and preparation, monitoring outcomes, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Working in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achieving maintenance targets.
• Following quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communicating of operational status and any deviations.
• Following safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Driving continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 or 26D Millwright Trade Certificate, accompanied by proof of apprenticeship, Portfolio of evidence or Transcript.
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant experiencein underground machines
• Relevant mechanised Drive Train experience.
• Relevant Experience in Assembly and commissioning of LHD machinery
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining/construction environment

How to apply :

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 18 June 2025

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 thatare 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.