Maintenance Technician S3 x10

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, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role

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

• Mechanical or Electrical maintenance operations. 

• 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 (MTBF, MTTR). 

• 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

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification

• Electrical / Millwright Trade Certificate.

• Maintenance experience (5 years)

• Underground Hardrock Trackless Mining experience (advantageous)

• Computer literacy will be advantageous.

• English proficiency

• Code 8 license (Minimum)

Experience in:

• Fault finding / electrohydraulic / auto electrical / hydraulic / PLC, remote control offerings will be advantageous.

• Underground mining environment, maintaining of earth moving equipment.

How to apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 06 February 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.