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 Responsibilities:
Mechanical maintenance operations.
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.
Profile Required:
Grade 12 / N3 Technical Qualification / Equivalent Qualification
Section 26D Trade Certificate, accompanied with proof of apprenticeship.
Basic Computer literacy
English proficiency
Relevant mining experience (5 years)
Relevant mechanized mining experience (5 years)
Underground mining environment
Maintenance of earthmoving equipment in mining environment
How to apply:
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers
Applications close: 07 August 2026
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.
Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. We are at the forefront of digitalization and focus on optimizing our customers’ processes. Our world-leading offering includes equipment, tools, services and digital solutions for machining, mining, rock excavation and rock processing. In 2024, the Sandvik Group had approximately 41,000 employees, sales in more than 150 countries and revenues of about SEK 123 billion.
