Mining Millwright: Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability

Sandvik; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier of mining equipment and services. The role provides technical support in mechanical maintenance to keep machines reliable and cost-efficient.

You will work to improve performance, safety and cleanliness in a demanding mining environment. Applicants should have Grade 12 or equivalent, with Section 13/26D trade certificates, and at least five years of mining and mechanised mining experience, including underground/surface exposure.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy is required.
• English proficiency is required.
• Grade 12 or equivalent technical qualification.
• Section 13 or 26D Trade Certificate with apprenticeship proof.
• Mining experience preferred (5 years).
• Mechanised mining experience (5 years).
• Underground/surface mining environment exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance support to ensure reliability and performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance, corrective actions, and support planning and documentation.
• Work according to SOPs and achieve maintenance targets.
• Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are followed and communicate deviations.
• Contribute to continuous improvements at personal and operational levels.

Skills

Basic Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification

Section 13 or 26D Trade Certificate

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier of mining equipment and services. The role provides technical support in mechanical maintenance to keep machines reliable and cost-efficient.

You will work to improve performance, safety and cleanliness in a demanding mining environment. Applicants should have Grade 12 or equivalent, with Section 13/26D trade certificates, and at least five years of mining and mechanised mining experience, including underground/surface exposure.