GET Assistant- W1

Sandvik; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining and infrastructure solutions provider in Northern Cape, South Africa, is seeking a candidate for the maintenance of GET equipment. Responsibilities include conducting drill rig evaluations, inspecting GET equipment per OEM standards, and performing scheduled maintenance. Ideal candidates will have a Grade 12/N3 technical qualification and a valid code 10 driver’s license. This role emphasizes safety and effective customer relations, ensuring an efficient performance contract, with applications closing on December 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/N3 technical qualification required.
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificates advantageous.
• Valid code 10 driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drill rig evaluations to determine drilling parameters.
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards.
• Identify faults on GET equipment and report them.

Skills

English proficiency

Driving experience

Education

Grade 12/ N3 technical/ equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)

GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence

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

The purpose of this role is to maintain and extend the life of GET equipment according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards to ensure an effective performance contract through:

• Machine availability
• Effective customer relations
• Safety, health, and environmental effectiveness

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct drill rig evaluation to determine if drilling parameters (i.e. rotation, feed and air pressure) are aligned as required and alert the machine operator to adjust the parameters accordingly when necessary
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards and specifications
• Identify faults on the GET equipment and report them accordingly to your Supervisor for remedial action
• Perform scheduled maintenance on the hammers to extend equipment life
• Analyse all Sandvik rock tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure
• Complete or write out a failure analysis report for every rock tool product examined
• Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason/s for premature product failure

Your profile:

• Grade 12/ N3 technical/ equivalent qualification (NQF Level 4)
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• English proficiency
• Valid code 10 driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment

How to apply

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

Applications close: 29 December 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.