Diesel Mechanic

Sandvik; Kgatelopele Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining supplier is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Kgatelopele Local Municipality, Northern Cape. This role involves providing technical support and ensuring high levels of machine reliability and performance. Candidates should possess a Grade 12/N3 Technical Qualification, a Section 13 Trade Certificate, and 5 years of relevant mining experience. The ideal applicant will have strong communication skills and mechanical maintenance proficiency in a mining environment. Applications close on 23 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent.
• Section 13 Trade Certificate is required.
• 5 years relevant mining experience needed.
• 5 years mechanised mining experience required.
• Experience in underground/surface mining environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain and improve machines for reliability and performance.
• Document outcomes and improvements.
• Communicate operational status and deviations.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance operations

Preventive maintenance

Basic Computer literacy

English proficiency

Communication of operational status

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Section 13 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 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
• Section 13 Trade Certificate
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Relevant mechanised mining experience (5 years)
• Underground/surface mining environment
• 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: 23 January 2026

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.