Mining Equipment Technical Writer & Safety Specialist

6487 Sandvik Construc & Exploration; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in South Africa is seeking a technically skilled individual to train as a Technical Writer and support Product Safety activities for RTV equipment and flameproof loaders. You will undergo six months of on-the-job training and complete an online Technical Writing course, with an international certification upon completion.

The role covers technical writing, risk assessments, and coordination with engineering and service teams, with potential travels to Austria HQ as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical education in mechanical, electrical, or mining engineering.
• Willingness to learn technical writing in simple English.
• Interest in creating clear, structured documentation and illustrations.
• Advantage: experience with mining machinery in flameproof environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Operator’s and Maintenance Manuals for RTV equipment and other Mechanical Cutting products.
• Develop structured, easy-to-understand and professional technical instructions based on machine knowledge, inputs from stakeholders and observing the machines in the workshop.
• Produce documentation in clear technical English for global customers.
• Develop technical illustrations based on CAD data, photos, and workshop observations.
• Collect technical input from engineering, service, and workshop teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Structured writing

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Technical engineering education (mechanical/electrical/mining)

Tools

CAD

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sandvik Mining in South Africa is seeking a technically skilled individual to train as a Technical Writer and support Product Safety activities for RTV equipment and flameproof loaders. You will undergo six months of on-the-job training and complete an online Technical Writing course, with an international certification upon completion.

The role covers technical writing, risk assessments, and coordination with engineering and service teams, with potential travels to Austria HQ as needed.