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Technical Trainer- P2

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

Developed learning curriculum, material & programme

  • Extract expectations from job profiles and process flow (i.e. job begins, ends, requirements)

  • Review job analysis with focus on required knowledge & skills

  • Perform performance & critical incident analysis

  • Identify, verify, interpret and summarize target population descriptions

  • Identify, verify, interpret and summarize learning environment descriptions

  • Derive skills/knowledge requirements from task, performance & critical incident analysis and/or job profile

  • Identify and/or create required unit standards

  • Write learning objective/outcomes

  • Write sequence development & learning modules

  • Construct skill hierarchies, pre-tests and criterion tests to match objectives

  • Prepare learner guides, presentations, instructional aids, control documents and feedback systems

  • Design and update lesson plans (i.e. instructional content, practice requirements, lesson scripts, required lesson aids, course map/procedure/summary)

  • Review, update and edit learning material

Transferred learning

  • Review lesson plan and update as needed

  • Prepare self, learning environment and learners as per lesson plan

  • Prepare learning aids and verify training material as per budget

  • Identify obstacles to learning and take appropriate action

  • Deliver background & introductory material

  • Conduct pre-test and establish actual learning needs/gaps

  • Facilitate training

  • Assess knowledge/skill as per pre-set criteria & provide feedback to learners

  • Provide hands-on training: Help trainees develop practical skills through interactive sessions.

Legal compliance

  • Perform performance & critical incident analysis

  • Identify all SHEQ obstacles and take appropriate action

  • Identity all hazards and take corrective action

  • Develop course/module control documents and feedback systems

  • Keep record keeping of all assessments, lesson plans & control documents

  • Follow lesson plan

  • Report all Incidents and accidents as per reporting structure

  • Provide PPE as per requirements

  • Complete & submit training reports as per schedule

  • Issue certificates to all capable learners and keep records

  • Customer satisfaction (internal & external)

  • Update and communicate training schedule (external & internal)

  • Conduct needs analysis (including performance and critical incidents)

  • Review job analysis with focus on required knowledge & skills

  • Complete & submit training reports

  • Record keeping for certification

  • Request for feedback during & after training (external)

  • Request for feedback from internal client

  • Feedback to service department (internal)

  • Interpret all questions and formulate answers

  • Investigate new products and development trends

  • Update and review learning material

  • Detailed candidate improvement feedback report

Your profile

  • Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent Qualification

  • Minimum trade certificate required (accompanied by apprenticeship contract or apprenticeship portfolio of evidence)

  • Certificate of Competence in ETDP or related qualification as Adult Education Facilitator

  • Proven competence in Course Design and Development

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience & proven competence as technician or specialist on Sandvik products.

  • Basic computer literacy

  • English language proficiency

  • Valid driver's License and own transport.

  • Be able to work flexible hours & travel when required.

  • Mechatronics certification will be advantageous.

  • Ability to learn new technologies and adjust training programs as needed.

Experience with:

  • Assessment of technical competence.

  • Maintenance on underground drills and loaders.

  • Mechanical knowledge on gearboxes, compressors and pumps.

  • Problem solving on low-profile equipment.

  • Service and repair Rock drills, Pneumatics, Electrical and Hydraulic systems.

  • Knowledge on i-series equipment (SICA) will be advantageous.

Additional Requirements:

  • This Technical Training role will be based in Burgersfort.

How to apply

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

Applications close: 26 January 2026

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.

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