Current Job Vacancies at Sandvik

The Role

To manage the GET contract and ensure cost effectiveness through:

• Managing subordinates effectively.
• Effective customer relations.
• Cost effectiveness, analyse Sandvik rock tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure.
• Write failure analysis report, performance reports and present to the customer in the format the customer requests.
• Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason/s for premature product failure.
• Identify faults on the GET equipment and report them accordingly for remedial action.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) effectiveness
• This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology clients (internal and external) on and off mine site according to Sandvik Mining and performance contract requirements.

Profile required

• Grade 12/N3 technical/equivalent qualification (relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years’ management/supervisory experience
• Certificate of Competence in GET maintenance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in maintenance and mining environment
• Good understanding of drilling equipment and drilling consumables
• Valid code 14 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in trackless mining.
• Physical & medical ability to function in a surface mining environment
• Entrepreneurial business experience
• Strong EHS focus
• Computer literacy
• Intermediate MS Excel skill
• English proficiency
• Track system knowledge will be advantageous
• Strong Leadership and people management

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The Role

The purpose of this role is to maintain and extend the life of GET equipment according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards to ensure an effective performance contract through:

• Machine availability
• Effective customer relations
• Safety, health, and environmental effectiveness

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct drill rig evaluation to determine if drilling parameters (i.e. rotation, feed and air pressure) are aligned as required and alert the machine operator to adjust the parameters accordingly when necessary.
• Inspect and test GET equipment as per OEM standards and specifications
• Identify faults on the GET equipment and report them accordingly to your Supervisor for remedial action.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on the hammers to extend equipment life
• Analyse all Sandvik rock tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure.
• Complete or write out a failure analysis report for every rock tool product examined.
• Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason/s for premature product failure.

Your profile:

• Grade 12/equivalent qualification
• GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
• English proficiency
• Valid code 14 driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience.
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment.
• Work overtime and standby as required.

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The Role

The purpose of this role is to gather, compile, and verify the information and enter it accurately into documents such as reports, presentations, or forms; and office systems such as databases or spreadsheets.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and verify the information and enter it accurately into documents such as reports, presentations, or forms; and office systems such as databases or spreadsheets.
• Code and sort documents so they can be accurately processed or filed.
• Make standard calculations to accurately compile and report statistics.
• Respond to, or redirect, routine inquiries from external or internal sources about the organization, its activities, or processes so inquiries are answered promptly and accurately.
• Communicate with internal or external sources regarding deliveries, stocks, pricing, and invoices and ensure day-to-day office activities run smoothly.
• Perform other adhoc administrative activities according to the organization's established procedures.

Your Profile

• Grade 12/equivalent qualification (relevant post-matric qualification will be advantageous)
• Advanced computer literacy
• English proficiency
• 2 years’ experience in office administration
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Aurora and Ariba experience will be advantageous
• Knowledge of Ground Engaging Tools will be advantageous
• Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when required

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The Role  

Administers and operates the organization's warehouse, including processing, packaging, storage of supplies, materials and equipment and delivery of materials and equipment underground to the mine operators. 

Job Description 

• Adheres To Safety And Environment Policies And Procedures 
• Adheres to all relevant Sandvik Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in safety improvement activities.
• Sets highest standards of personal safety and demonstrates a proactive approach to building a sustainable safety culture within the warehouse. 
• Reports all accidents, incidents, and injuries immediately. 
• Must always wear correct prescribed PPE 
• Adopt a safety first culture.
• Always follow correct process in the work area at all times to achieve set daily operational KPIs and to mitigate operational risks. 
• Uses correct tools and materials safely in executing operational processes. 
• Completes daily inspections on equipment to ensure that equipment is safe to operate. 
• Adheres to set quality standards and housekeeping rules. 
• Participates in continuous improvement projects.
• Recommends and follows quality control processes continuously. 
• Update warehouse systems for all transactions completed.
• Reports any discrepancies with regard to inventory, safety and other anomalies.

Inbound:

• Ensure that shipment verification is done before any goods are received into the warehouse. 
• Offload and stage shipment according to date received and different stockrooms, 
• Inspect shipment received accordingly and report any discrepancies on activity. 
• Stage inspected items for various Zones ready for Put-Away 
• Bin goods in the correct bin locations and report any discrepancy on activity. Report any failure to put-away to your team leader

Outbound: 

• Ensure that goods are picked accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Report any failure to pick on activity to your team leader. 
• Stage trolleys according to correct criticality after the picking process has been completed. 
• Pack orders according to order criticality and the correct packing requirements based on items picked. 
• Ensure that label pasting is correct and staging is done before handover. 
• Handover of goods to third party in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Report any discrepancies on activity to your team leader 

Inventory:

• Has a basic understanding of inventory and stock control. 
• Must be able to participate in site counts as and when requested. 
• Ensure that inventory stored in the warehouse is kept at an acceptable level (Housekeeping) 
• Report and at times investigate stock discrepancies which will be assigned to you. 
• Makes recommendations for the undertaking of discrepancy investigations and implements corrective actions as requested. 
• Troubleshoots missing items. 

General: 

• Must be able and willing to work overtime when required by the operations. 
• Be flexible in terms of working conditions and rotate on shift structures in the operations. 
• Ensure that Sandvik policies and procedures are adhered to in all daily activities. 

Your profile   

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification 
• Warehousing and inventory control in a mining environment 
• Forklift License, Reach Truck License, Order Picker License, Side Loader License is a requirement 
• Sandvik’s interest always at priority 
• Positive attitude 
• ​Encourage new ideas 
• Accuracy of records
• Serve internal & external customers with passion 
• Respect and trust 
• Good communication skills 
• Adherence to company policy and procedure 
• Good health 
• ​Uphold safety culture. 
• Own transport 
• Flexible in working hours 
• Passion to win 
• Embrace diversity 

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Job Description

Get customer satisfaction by installing, repairing, inspecting maintaining, operating and commissioning service, considering economical and other aspects. Problem solving by using of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations. Knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures associated with providing technical support to the sales team and prospective customers.

Main responsibilities:

• Install, repair, maintain, inspect, operate, and commission the MN330 system equipment at customer site, Mototolo (Steelpoort area)
• Report, capture and document results at end of every shift to Project Manager and team
• Responsible for plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
• Support the customer’s products/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements
• Provide technical support to the sales team
• Provide problem solving to customer and team
• Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions
• Guide colleagues in service/operational methods and tools
• Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate in Electrical or Millwright discipline
• Minimum 2-years’ experience working as a Field Service Technician with proven competence on continuous mining equipment
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Code 08 license and own transport
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining environment

Experience in and willingness to:

• Fault finding / electro hydraulic / hydraulic / PLC, electrical and remote control offerings
• Have experience in a high production environment like Long Wall or Cutting section
• Work away from home for extended periods
• Work shifts
• Work in a low seem (1.5m) environment with up-to 30 degree incline

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Job Description

Get customer satisfaction by installing, repairing, inspecting maintaining, operating and commissioning service, considering economical and other aspects. Problem solving by using of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations. Knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures associated with providing technical support to the sales team and prospective customers.

Main responsibilities:

• Install, repair, maintain, inspect, operate, and commission the MN330 system equipment at customer site, Mototolo (Steelpoort area)
• Report, capture and document results at end of every shift to Project Manager and team
• Responsible for plan, conduct and maintain tools and equipment for service work.
• Support the customer’s products/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements
• Provide technical support to the sales team
• Provide problem solving to customer and team
• Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions
• Guide colleagues in service/operational methods and tools
• Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• Trade Certificate in Electrical or Millwright discipline
• Minimum 2-years’ experience working as a Field Service Technician with proven competence on continuous mining equipment
• Basic Computer literacy
• English proficiency
• Code 08 license and own transport
• Full physical & medical certificate to work in mining environment

Experience in and willingness to:

• Fault finding / electro hydraulic / hydraulic / PLC, electrical and remote control offerings
• Have experience in a high production environment like Long Wall or Cutting section
• Work away from home for extended periods
• Work shifts
• Work in a low seem (1.5m) environment with up-to 30 degree incline

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The Role

Responsible for standard maintenance, faultfinding, repairing, inspecting, and commissioning service projects, taking customer and Sandvik framework and requirements into account.

Provides technical support and expertise in Mechanical or Electrical maintenance. Maintains and improves components, equipment, or systems to improve or keep high reliability, overall equipment values and cost efficiency

Key Performance Areas

• Uses knowledge and experience to solve standard problems for customers
• Coach customer technicians on basic servicing and maintenance principles
• Service and Maintenance Technician
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair on products and equipment
• Work independently to solve standard problems.
• Complete maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Mechanical or Electrical maintenance operations, to analyze, prepare, plan and carry out small to medium sized improvements on machines and equipment (major sized improvements if necessary).
• If necessary, order and take lead on actions performed by contractors.  Preventive maintenance, perform corrective actions, supports planning and preparation, monitors outcome, documentation (outcome, root cause, time, improvements).
• Work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Achievement of maintenance targets.
• Follow quality and cleanliness standards.
• Communication of operational status and any deviations.
• Safety and housekeeping (5S) requirements.
• Continuous improvements and development on a personal and operational level.
• Specific or expert competence within a specific area.

Profile Required

• 4-6 Years Sandvik Equipment Experience
• Computer literacy will be advantageous
• Relevant Trade Certification
• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
• English proficiency
• Underground Experience (advantageous)

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The Role:

Get customer satisfaction by installing, repairing, inspecting and commissioning service, considering economical and other aspects. Advanced problem solving by using of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in different kinds of situations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Advanced repairs and inspections of products and equipment of different kind at customer site or own premises.
• Condition monitoring experience
• Report and document results after above actions.
• Responsible for planning and capturing of scheduled maintenance.
• Execution of planned/unplanned maintenance work on underground mining equipment.
• Deep knowledge of the tasks, tools and procedures associated with providing technical support to the sales team and customers.
• Support the customer’s products/equipment/processes by suggesting possible improvements to more advanced technical solutions and products.
• Take into consideration energy efficiency, environmental impact and maintenance costs when giving customer support.
• Provide advanced technical support and advice to the sales team.
• Ability to produce positive results in sales-client interventions.
• Guide and train colleagues in service methods and tools.
• Share own knowledge to enable colleagues to expand their knowledge.

Your Profile:

• Grade 12/N3 technical /equivalent qualification
• Section 13 or 26D Trade: Mechanical / Electrician / Millwright (Trade to be accompanied by proof of apprenticeship)
• Trade certificate as a Millwright will be advantageous
• Computer literacy: Excel, Word, Power Point, Maximo
• English proficiency
• Experience with PLCs, CANbus, Ethernet, automation/ navigation equipment, Wifi, Fibre Optics
• Advanced training in hydraulics will be advantageous
• Relevant mining experience (5 years)
• Relevant mechanized mining experience (5 years)
• Underground/surface mining environment
• Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining/construction environment