Job Description

Purpose of the role:

• Perform a range of replacement, testing, assessing and maintenance of vibratory gearboxes, feeders and screens according to defined specifications, covering mechanical and other trades under the guidance of more senior technicians.

The job responsibilities:

• To meet daily output targets.
• Daily progress reports.
• Daily report of component requirements.
• Responsible for repair and maintenance of the Sandvik (Kwatani) range of screening and feeding equipment in the Northern Cape
• Responsible to organise and prepare the correct tools required for repairing jobs.
• Responsible to properly clean and maintain tools after service jobs.
• Responsible to move or carry tools, spares and consumables to equipment where needed on site
• Maintenance of equipment to quality control standards
• Good housekeeping skills related to work environment, tools, and equipment.
• Effective management of all assets.
• Performing of installations, commissioning, and service duties, on/off-site.
• Ability to compile written technical reports.
• Responsible to stay within the allowable hours per job given by Management and to put steps in place to mitigate any over run-on hours due to breakdowns or other work stoppages.
• Responsible to maintain and repair electronic and mechanical equipment where possible and to report any faulty equipment to your manager.
• Responsible to take care of all equipment issued and used by you.
• Responsible to know how to operate tools and to see that they are well maintained.
• Ensure that working area is clean and neat and free of safety hazards within required limits.
• Responsible to execute tasks given by supervisor / manager in the correct way to ensure adherence to the expected standards set by the Company.
• Responsible to check the quality of the completed work prior handing it over.
• Responsible to maintain good housekeeping in your work areas on a continuous basis.
• Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements prescribed by Sandvik (Kwatani) and OHS Act and to report any accident, injury or near miss that could have resulted in an accident to your manager.

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in the mining environment
• Specific experience on screening and feeding will be advantageous
• Completed Fitter and Turner Trade Test
• Valid drivers license.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Basic understanding of vibrating equipment and engineering drawings.
• Must be flexible and self-reliant.
• Sound judgement.
• Problem solving ability.
• Understanding the importance of time management.
• Listening and logic interpretation.
• Product knowledge. .
• Health and safety in the workplace.
• Flexibility.
• Follow-through ability to complete tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Honesty.
• Attention to detail.
• Accuracy.
• Strong technical understanding.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good eye/hand co-ordination.
• Excellent technical abilities

This role will be based in Kathu, Northern Cape.What is in it for you?

• We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your 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. Visit our

, or to get to know us better.Application

• Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 27 March 2025.
• Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

About us:

• Sandvik Rock Processing Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.

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