Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions 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. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as to provide services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.

The Role:

The Service Contract Foreman position seeks an ideal candidate with proficiency in the manufacturing or rebuild process for continuous miners, along with experience in other underground mining equipment. Specializing in the repair and maintenance of continuous miners used in underground mining operations is crucial. This role carries the primary responsibility of overseeing the operational functionality of the workshop. Key objectives include ensuring the designated production area meets predefined goals related to safety, quality outcomes, production volume, staffing levels, and on-time delivery.

Key Performance Areas:

Responsible for the employees, machines, and methods.Responsible for reaching tactical targets.Ensure staff competence and that work is done according to the agreed procedures and routines.Lead and distributes work in the production area.Responsible for personnel in areas such as rehabilitation and workforce planning, ensures compliance with all employment, health, and safety laws.Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the assembly team. Monitor and analyse team performance against set KPIs.Responsible for Field Service Support on all underground soft rock machinery. Responsible for all machinery and equipment in the production area.Responsible for the development of a yearly budget, ongoing expense tracking and cost saving initiatives.Actively work with culture change - attitudes, commitments and behaviours of individuals and groups.Responsible for specifying requirements on support functions as well as initiating and following up on improvement projects.Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards and ensure that products meet customer specifications and expectations.Initiate improvement projects, including the implementation and maintenance of 5S principles for workplace organization.Conduct RCAs on all Sandvik underground soft rock machinery…. LHD’s, MC’s etc.Prepare regular reports for management on productivity, quality, and other relevant metrics.

Profile Required:

Grade 12 / Equivalent QualificationSection 13 or 26D Trade Certificate (Preferably Millwright Diesel Trade Certificate), accompanied by Proof of Apprenticeship(SETA Contract)/Proof of Institutional Training /Off the Job ModulesN2 Engineering Certificate or Above  ( Will be an added Advantage)N6/National diploma (advantageous)Diesel Experience (3 to 5 Years)Proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a machine assembly or similar manufacturing environment.Experience in implementing and maintaining quality control measures in assembly operations.Product knowledge on flameproof equipment.Proven technical troubleshooting experience.Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis.Excellent communication skills.

How to apply

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

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331

Applications close: 19 November 2024

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. In Line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given first preference.

Please note that you must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment including meeting all customer vaccination requirements. Attach vaccination certificate to application.

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