Service Technician - S3

Sandvik; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining equipment supplier is looking for a Service Technician to service and maintain mining equipment at client sites. The ideal candidate will have a Trade Certificate, minimum of 5 years experience, and strong communication skills. This is a permanent on-site position in Kathu, Northern Cape, with responsibilities including equipment installation, technical support, and service documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as Service Technician/Field Service Technician.
• Proven competence with earth moving equipment in a mining environment.
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, inspect and commission products at customer sites.
• Provide technical support to the sales team.
• Document results after service actions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic Computer literacy

Fault finding capabilities

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

Trade Certificate in Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, or Millwright

Tools

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

The Role:

To service and/or maintain Mining equipment through machine availability, customer relation and safety, health and environmental effectiveness.

This service is rendered to Sandvik clients (internal and external) this position is for a Service Technician position permanent on site, representing all Sandvik fleet. (D45KX, DR580 and DI650i Drills)

Key Performance Areas:

• Install, repair, inspect and commission products and equipment of different kind at customer site or own premises.
• Report and document results after above actions.
• Responsible for plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
• Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements.
• Provide technical support to the sales team.
• Provide problem solving to customer.
• Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions.
• Guide colleagues in service methods and tools.
• Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate, Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Millwright (accompanied by apprenticeship contract or apprenticeship portfolio of evidence)
• Minimum 5-year experience working as Service Technician/Field Service Technician with proven competence as Earth moving equipment Technician in the above-mentioned field
• Basic Computer literacy
• Own set of tools
• English proficiency
• Code 08 license
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining environment Experience in:
• Fault finding / electrohydraulic / auto electrical / hydraulic / PLC, remote control offerings
• Surface mining environment, maintaining of earth moving equipment

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Lead by example
• Passion to maintaining equipment
• Working according to Sandvik standard & procedures.

How to apply:

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

Applications close: 26 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.