Standards and Methods Specialist

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is a global leader providing equipment, tools, and services to the mining and infrastructure sectors. The role leads development and governance of operational standards, ensuring standardisation, compliance, and efficiency across Workshop and Technical operations.

Key activities include implementing testing protocols, conducting audits, root-cause investigations, and coaching teams on standards. A strong background in Industrial Engineering and ISO knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 / Equivalent qualification.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7), preferably in Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, or Technical Standards Management.
• Experience in mining, heavy equipment, engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience conducting operational audits, investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Experience implementing process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Strong process analysis, problem-solving and continuous improvement capability.
• Technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft 365) and data analysis/reporting skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, implement and maintain controlled testing protocols, work methods and related technical standards.
• Translate ISO requirements and Sandvik standards into local operating requirements.
• Analyse workshop workflows to identify operational risk, waste and cost-saving opportunities.
• Plan and conduct process audits, workplace observations and compliance reviews with verified closure.
• Lead or support incident and root-cause investigations using data for improvements.
• Develop implementation plans, training and competence checks for new methods and coach stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and recommendations, maintain document integrity and version control.

Skills

Process analysis

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 / Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier of 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 recognised on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

To provide specialist leadership in the development, governance, implementation and continuous improvement of operational standards, work methods, testing protocols and process assurance frameworks across Workshop and Technical operations. The role ensures that processes are standardised, compliant and efficient, while supporting improvements in safety, quality, reliability, productivity and cost performance.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop, review, implement and maintain controlled testing protocols, work methods, Planned Task Observations, Safe Work Procedures and related technical standards.
• Translate applicable legislation, International Organisation for Standardisation requirements and Sandvik global standards into clear local operating requirements.
• Analyse workshop workflows and controls to identify operational risk, waste, variation, rework and cost-saving opportunities, and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Plan and conduct process audits, method assessments, workplace observations and compliance reviews, and monitor corrective actions through to verified closure.
• Lead or support incident, failure and root-cause investigations, using evidence and operational data to identify recurring issues and improvement priorities.
• Develop implementation plans, communication, training and competence checks for new or revised methods, and coach stakeholders on the correct application of standards.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and evidence-based recommendations, maintain document integrity and version control, and provide technical advisory support to management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 / Equivalent Qualification
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7), preferably in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, or Technical Standards Management
• Experience within mining, heavy equipment, engineering, or manufacturing environments
• Experience conducting operational audits, investigations, and root-cause analyses
• Experience implementing process improvement and change management initiatives
• Knowledge of ISO standards and relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Strong process analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capability
• Technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Computer literacy (Microsoft 365) and data analysis/reporting skills
• Valid driver’s licence

Advantageous:

• Trade Certificate in Millwright, Fitting, Electrical, or Diesel Mechanic
• Internal Auditor certification
• Lean, Six Sigma, or recognised Root Cause Analysis training
• Practical Trackless Mining Machine (TMM) exposure and failure analysis experience

Applications close: 22 October 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programmes that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity, with the best outcome for every individual and 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 and development, career opportunities and an open job market, and a safe and fair work environment.