The role

• Provides technical support in mechanical maintenance of Sandvik equipment to achieve a high level of equipment reliability, availability, cost efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follows instructions of work within time constraints to meet established delivery targets.
• Adjusts equipment and repairs/replaces defective parts components or systems per instructions.
• Inspects equipment for proper performance and determines faults and malfunctions.
• Identifies additional repairs, compiles parts and labor estimates.
• Tests repaired equipment to ensure proper operational performance.
• Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Stays current with industry, customer and product developments and technical best practices.

Profile Required:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate of Competence – Diesel Mechanic, Auto Electrical, Millwright accompanied by proof of apprenticeship modules or apprenticeship contract (FYA to be included in all positions requiring a trade)
• 4 years’ experience with mechanised mining equipment
• Experience on maintaining earth moving equipment
• Knowledge of Sandvik underground product line
• Understanding of engineering drawings Sandvik product manuals and schematics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Attention to detail
• English literacy
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license