Mining Equipment Maintenance Assistant

Sandvik; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Workshop Assistant to support artisans in maintenance and breakdowns on-site for mining equipment. The role involves visual machine inspections, keeping the workshop tidy, and following safety and process requirements in a busy workshop environment.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 / N3, basic Excel skills, and English proficiency, with experience in a manufacturing workshop and mechanised mining equipment.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent.
• Computer literacy with Excel, graphs and charts.
• English proficiency.
• First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous).
• Experience in manufacturing workshop.
• Experience with mechanised mining equipment.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a workshop/underground environment.
• Understanding of teamwork and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist artisan with service and breakdown activities.
• Visual inspection of machines.
• Clean workshop, machines, tools and equipment.
• Follow workshop map.
• Check wrapping and hoses.
• Relay messages between operations.
• Provide feedback on machine condition.
• Comply with SMRT SHEQ management system and targets.
• Utilise correct tools.
• Report hazardous conditions and acts.
• Participate in incident/accident investigations.
• Work on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and breakdowns.

Skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification/ Equivalent Qualification

First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Workshop Assistant to support artisans in maintenance and breakdowns on-site for mining equipment. The role involves visual machine inspections, keeping the workshop tidy, and following safety and process requirements in a busy workshop environment.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 / N3, basic Excel skills, and English proficiency, with experience in a manufacturing workshop and mechanised mining equipment.