Service Contract Technician -S3

Sandvik; Mkhondo Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining solutions provider in Mpumalanga is seeking a technical support specialist in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. The candidate should have a Grade 12 or N3 Technical Qualification, a Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright, and at least 5 years of relevant mining experience. This role requires performing preventive maintenance and conducting risk assessments. Applicants must be medically fit and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant mining experience.
• Must have Flameproof certification.
• Basic Computer literacy required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance.
• Maintain and improve machines and equipment.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and Shift Reporting.

Skills

Electrical Mechanical operations

Preventive maintenance

Risk Assessments

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification

Section 13 Trade Certificate Millwright

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions 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.

Job Description

Provides technical support in Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance. Maintains and improves machines and equipment to increase or maintain a high level of reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance and customer relations, and teamwork.

Key Performance Areas

• 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
• 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.
• Will be required to work in a difficult mining environment.
• Must have a valid Car Drivers license.
• Must have own transport.
• MV switching (Advantage)
• Mining machinery Knowledge (Advantage)

How to apply

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

Applications close: 04 November 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.