Productivity Partner - M2

Sandvik; Mokopane; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining invites applications for a Productivity Partner based at Mogalakwena Sandsloot to support safety, reliability and equipment uptime across Black Mountain and Gamsberg operations. You will work with site stakeholders on maintenance scheduling, parts planning, training and equipment health checks, spending significant time on site to drive performance and share knowledge.

A background in engineering, trade qualification and strong communication are essential, with willingness to

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• Section 13 Trade Certificate in Millwright/Electrical or Diesel Mechanic (NQF 4) is required.
• Tertiary Engineering qualification (NQF 6) is advantageous.
• Basic computer literacy and English proficiency are essential.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in underground mining environments are required.

Responsibilities

• Improve equipment availability, reliability and productivity through enhanced maintenance and operation practices.
• Support MTBF/MTTR improvements via maintenance scheduling, parts selection and health checks.
• Coordinate reliability of Sandvik equipment across sites.
• Spend significant time on site to kick off performance contracts or complete projects.
• Communicate effectively, lead by example, and uphold Sandvik standards and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer literacy

Valid driver’s license

Underground work fitness

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade Certificate: Millwright/Electrical or Diesel Mechanic (NQF 4)

Engineering qualification (NQF 6)

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.

The role

The purpose of the Productivity Partner is to render a service to internal and external Sandvik clients. The Productivity Partner who will be based at Mogalakwena Sandsloot, will partner with relevant stakeholders on challenges relating to safety and reliability, through best practices (e.g., maintenance scheduling, parts planning, equipment health checks, technical training) across Black Mountain and Gamsberg operations.

Key Responsibilities

To assist stakeholders in achieving:

• High equipment availability, reliability and productivity through improved maintenance and operation practices to ultimately reduce the equipment's total cost of ownership.
• Improve MTBF (mean time before failure) and/or reduce MTTR (mean time to repair), by supporting the maintenance schedule, parts selection and inventory forecasting, technical coaching and training, and equipment health checks.
• Coordinate the reliability of Sandvik equipment.
• This position requires ample time spent per site, i.e., starting up a performance contract or completing a specific project.
• Excellent communication, leading by example, passion for maintaining equipment as well as share equipment knowledge, and work according to Sandvik standards & procedures.

Your profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate: Millwright/Electrical or Diesel Mechanic or related (NQF Level 4)
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or related (NQF Level 6) (advantageous)
• Product Specialist in Sandvik equipment range (advantageous)
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Full physical and medical ability to function in an underground mining environment
• May be required to travel

Experience in

• Maintenance of earth-moving equipment
• Underground and open cast mining environment
• Sandvik equipment knowledge
• Field service and performance contract involvement

Application close

20 October 2026

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.