Service Contract Technician

Sandvik; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment supplier is seeking a skilled technical support professional to join their team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on mechanical maintenance to ensure high equipment reliability and performance. Applicants should have relevant mining experience, a technical qualification, and must be medically fit. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance, risk assessments, and ensuring safety compliance. This position may require shift work and the use of personal transportation.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant mining experience in underground production.
• Must be medically fit and have a valid car driver's license.
• Experience on Sandvik LS 170, LS 190, LS 312 range is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in mechanical maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and report incidents.

Skills

Fault finding

Basic Computer literacy

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Section 13 Trade Certificate

Proof of Training / Modules/POE

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Own set of tools

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

The Role

Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Mechanical and Maintenance operations.
• Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, support planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Conduct Risk Assessments, Shift Reporting, and Incident Reporting.
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of Key performance indicators.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements. Comply with all Safe operation practices.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.

Profile Required

• Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
• Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright, Diesel Mechanic or Electrician this must be accompanied by proof of Training / Modules/POE/Proof of apprenticeship
• Experience in fault finding hydraulic, electrical, drive train, safety system and diesel offerings
• Basic Computer literacy, Microsoft Excel, word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• English proficiency
• Must have Flameproof
• Must have Gas Testing
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Underground mining environment in the production section
• Will be required to work shifts and be away from home for the duration of the shift.
• Need to be medically fit
• Must have a valid Car Drivers license
• Must have own transport
• Experience on Sandvik LS 170, LS 190, LS 312 range will advantageous
• Must have own set of tools

How To Apply

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

Applications close: 27 January 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.