Artisan - S2

Buffalo Tungsten; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Specialist to join our team in South Africa. You will maintain and improve mining equipment, ensuring high reliability and performance while adhering to safety and procedural standards.

You should have at least 5 years in mining, with both underground and/or surface experience, and hold a Section 13/26D trade certificate or equivalent, plus basic computer literacy and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent.
• Section 13 or 26D Trade Certificate with apprenticeship proof.
• Basic computer literacy and English proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years' mining and mechanised mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on mining and earthmoving equipment.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support maintenance planning and documentation of outcomes and downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and related systems.
• Adhere to safety and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Mining experience 5+ years

Mechanised mining environment

Underground/surface mining experience

Earthmoving equipment maintenance

Mechanical maintenance principles

Hydraulic maintenance

Diesel maintenance

Electrical maintenance principles

Troubleshooting and diagnosing

English proficiency

Basic computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Section 13 / 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 infrastructureindustries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognizedon the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase ormaintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Performance Areas / Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance operations on mining and earthmoving equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support maintenance planning and preparation processes.
• Monitor maintenance outcomes and complete required documentation, including outcomes, root causes, downtime, andimprovement actions.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintenance standards.
• Achieve maintenance performance and reliability targets.
• Maintain quality standards and equipment cleanliness.
• Communicate operational status, equipment condition, and any deviations promptly.
• Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and personal development.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and related systems on mining and construction equipment.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent qualification.
• Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Millwright or Diesel Mechanic), accompanied by proof of apprenticeship (SETA Contract, Institutional Training, or Off-the-Job Modules).
• Basic computer literacy.
• English proficiency.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant mining experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanised mining environment.
• Experience in underground and/or surface mining operations.
• Experience maintaining earthmoving and mining equipment within mining or construction environments.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical maintenance principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment failures effectively.

Applications close: 13 November 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairlyto 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 anddiverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning &dvelopment, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment