Mining Workshop Lead: Continuous Miner Maintenance

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Workshop Foreman to supervise the workshop for continuous miners and related underground mining equipment. You will oversee staff, machines, and processes to meet safety, quality, and production targets in a dynamic mining environment.

Responsible for budgeting, KPI tracking, and improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to 5S principles and company procedures. Strong communication and root cause analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification required.
• Trade certificate or diploma or tertiary diploma required.
• 3–5 years’ experience as Foreman or supervisor in machine assembly or workshop.
• Experience implementing quality control in assembly operations.
• Knowledge of flameproof equipment and related safety standards.
• Proven technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employees, machines and methods in the workshop.
• Lead and distribute work in the production area to meet targets.
• Ensure safety, quality, production, staffing and on-time delivery goals.
• Develop annual budget, monitor expenses and cost-saving initiatives.
• Drive 5S implementation and continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare routine management reports on productivity and quality.

Skills

Communication

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Technical qualification - Trade certificate or diploma

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Workshop Foreman to supervise the workshop for continuous miners and related underground mining equipment. You will oversee staff, machines, and processes to meet safety, quality, and production targets in a dynamic mining environment.

Responsible for budgeting, KPI tracking, and improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to 5S principles and company procedures. Strong communication and root cause analysis skills are essential.