Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Technician

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a qualified technician to ensure the quality and safety of machinery used in mining processes. The role includes preparing technical reports, conducting thorough checks, and addressing process issues. Candidates should possess a Trade Certificate (preferably as a Millwright) and have 5 years of relevant experience in the mining industry. This position requires physical fitness, computer literacy, and proficiency in English. Applications are made online through Workday with a closing date of 24 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• 5 years relevant Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) mining experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct checks on new and rebuilt machinery.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain inspection records.
• Monitor instruments to collect operating data.

Skills

Opti mine modules

Location tracking

Task management

Remote monitoring

Communication devices

Aerials

DCU

Scheduler

Education

Grade 12 / Equivalent qualification

Trade Certificate of Competence (preferably Millwright)

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

Provides technical support to Production, Planning, Technical departments on a variety of technical tasks to achieve improvements in production and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough checks on new and rebuilt machinery to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Prepare technical reports, root cause analyses, and maintain inspection records.
• Perform technical evaluations of events to determine root cause to recommend corrective action.
• Monitor instruments and equipment to collect operating data about calibration, inspection, testing and repair activities to support in making on-line adjustments to instruments, equipment or products.
• Analyse and resolve malfunctions and deviations of instruments and control systems to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain process designs to optimize process and facility use while conforming to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / Equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate of Competence (preferably Millwright) accompanied by apprenticeship contract or apprenticeship portfolio of evidence.
• Experience on the following:
  • Opti mine modules on site
  • Location tracking
  • Task management
  • Remote monitoring
  • Onboard equipment communication devices
  • Aerials,
  • DCU
  • Scheduler
• Physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment
• Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• 5 years relevant Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) mining experience and mechanized mining experience (5 years)
• Valid driver’s license

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 24 December 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.

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.