About this role
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 Performance Areas / Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical maintenance operations on mining and earthmoving equipment.
- Execute preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities.
- Support maintenance planning and preparation processes.
- Monitor maintenance outcomes and complete required documentation, including outcomes, root causes, downtime, and
- improvement actions.
- Work in accordance with standard operating procedures and maintenance standards.
- Achieve maintenance performance and reliability targets.
- Maintain quality standards and equipment cleanliness.
- Communicate operational status, equipment condition, and any deviations promptly.
- Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and personal development.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and related systems on mining and construction equipment.
Profile Required
- Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification or equivalent qualification.
- Section 13 or Section 26D Trade Certificate (Millwright or Diesel Mechanic), accompanied by proof of apprenticeship (SETA Contract, Institutional Training, or Off-the-Job Modules).
- Basic computer literacy.
- English proficiency.
- Minimum 5 years' relevant mining experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a mechanised mining environment.
- Experience in underground and/or surface mining operations.
- Experience maintaining earthmoving and mining equipment within mining or construction environments.
- Sound knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical maintenance principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment failures effectively.
How to apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers
Applications close: 13 November 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