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GET Operative- W2

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

The purpose of this role is to maintain and extend the life of Surface Down the Hole Rock Tools according to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards to ensure an effective performance of the equipment on contracts through:

Machine availability
Effective customer relations
Safety, health, and environmental effectiveness
Product life and Rate of Penetration performance

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct drill rig evaluation to determine if drilling parameters (i.e. rotation, feed and air pressure) are aligned as required and alert the machine operator to adjust the parameters accordingly when necessary.
Inspect and test DTH Rock Tools as per OEM standards and specifications
Identify faults on the DTH Rock Tools and report them accordingly.
Perform scheduled maintenance on the DTH hammers and bits to extend equipment life
Analyse all Sandvik Rock Tools removed from the machines to determine the cause of failure.
Complete a failure analysis report for every Rock Tool product discarded.
Complete performance reports for all rock tool products.
Conduct regular scrap analysis and ad hoc investigations to determine the reason/s for premature product failure.
Maintain site based consignment stock room levels and management thereof accordingly.
Ensure mining safety standard and safe working procedures are met.

Your profile:

Namibian Citizen
Grade 12/Equivalent
N3 qualification (advantageous)
GET Level 1 & 2 certificate of competence (advantageous)
2-3 years experience in a mining industry (advantageous)
English proficiency
Valid code B driver’s license with a minimum of two years of driving experience.
Physical and medical ability to function in a mining environment
Based in Swakopmund

How to apply

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

Applications close: 04 May 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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