Maintenance Supervisor - M1

Sandvik; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance activities and support the Performance Contract Manager in driving cost effectiveness and profitability. The role requires coordinating with the client, enforcing schedules, and guiding subordinates in a high‑safety underground mining environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years maintenance experience, 3+ years supervisory experience, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience of at least 5 years in mining environments.
• Supervisory experience of at least 3 years.
• Proficiency in English.
• Experience in inventory control and stock management.
• Trackless mining experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan maintenance activities to optimise uptime.
• Collaborate with client and Contract Manager to manage risk.
• Identify outstanding work items.
• Enforce preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage performance agreements and appraisals for staff.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ management system and targets.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

Inventory control

Trackless mining experience

Driver's license

Underground mining ability

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Trade certificate (POE)

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, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

To manage maintenance and assist the Performance Contract Manager with cost effectiveness and operational profit through:

• Optimal performing subordinates
• Customer relations
• Cost effectiveness
• Safety, Health & Environmental Effectiveness

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan Maintenance
• Identify and address risks with client and Contract Manager
• Identify outstanding work
• Enforce Maintenance Schedule and Preventative maintenance
• Performance agreements and appraisals for subordinates
• Comply with company SHEQ management system and the Objectives and Targets set.

Your profile:

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Relevant trade certificate (Accompanied by a POE)
• Maintenance experience (5 years)
• Supervisory experience (3 years)
• English proficiency
• Experience in inventory control
• Trackless mining experience (advantageous)
• Valid driver's license
• Physical & Medical ability to function in an underground mining environment.

Applications close: 29 October 2026

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