Experiential Learner - Administration

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

Job summary

A global leader in mining solutions located in Kempton Park is seeking an Administrative Support professional. You will follow procedures to support various organizational tasks, manage supplier relationships, and handle procurement processes. Desired candidates should have Matric and an N5 to N6 Certificate in Management Sciences. Sandvik offers equal opportunities and values a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to follow established procedures for administrative tasks.
• Experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong communication skills to handle inquiries from customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative activities according to the organization's established procedures.
• Enter information accurately into reports and databases.
• Prepare purchase orders and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Administrative support

Supplier relationship management

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

N5 to N6 Certificate in Management Sciences

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

Follow established procedures and guidelines to provide timely and effective support to an office, business unit, department, or other organization group

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative activities according to the organization's established procedures
• Enter information accurately into documents such as reports, presentations, or forms; and office systems such as databases or spreadsheets
• Prepare purchase orders and send copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests
• Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations
• Perform buying duties when necessary
• Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists
• Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics
• Respond to routine inquiries from external or internal sources about the organization, its activities, or processes so callers/visitors are answered promptly and accurately
• Governance and compliance regarding supplier sourcing and selection, supplier management throughout life cycle, practical exposure to vetting and on-boarding of suppliers
• Strategic sourcing – principles, methodology, BASE process, sustainability, practical exposure
• Category management – category analysis and strategy determination – direct and indirect procurement, practical exposure
• Supplier relationship management – basic principles and in practice
• RF(x) processes – direct and indirect procurement – processes and methodology, practical exposure

Profile required

• Matric (Grade 12)
• N5 to N6 Certificate in Management Sciences (Business Management/Business /Admin / Human Resource Management)

How to apply

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

Applications close

Applications close: 07 November 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 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.