Workshop Electrical Technician - S3

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 electrical maintenance and rewiring 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.
• Rewiring, repairing and replacing of all electrical items on all types of hard rock machinery.

• 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 labour 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 - Auto Electrical, Electrical. Accompanied by proof of apprenticeship modules or apprenticeship contract.
• 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 license

How to apply:

Please apply online through the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 26 June 2026

We offer an interesting role in an international business environment as well as opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.