Contract Supervisor - M1

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, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

The Contracts Supervisor – Rock Tools is responsible for the profitability and growth of the business for both underground and surface rock tools as well as the establishment of commercial contracts administration organization with the objective of increasing service line and business line profitability of new and existing contracts within the allocated geographic area.

Key Performance Areas:

To manage the GET contract and ensure cost effectiveness through:

• Plan, prioritize, and schedule the team’s activities so that resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
• Monitor the status of contract activities to identify problem areas and adapt procedures to improve the overall performance of the team.
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers (for example in sales, marketing, finance, supply and logistics) to ensure that contract activities are integrated with other parts of the business
• Ensure effective revenue and profitability of Contract
• To take responsible approach to health, safety and environment risks in relation to your own job and that of your team and to control the risks or report them to management accordingly
•  Managing subordinates effectively
• Effective customer relations
• Cost effectiveness
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) effectiveness
• This service is rendered to Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions clients (internal and external) on and off mine site according to Sandvik Mining and performance contract requirements.

Profile required:

• Matric/N3 technical qualification/equivalent qualification
• At least 2-year Management/Supervisory experience will be advantageous
• Certificate of Competence in GET maintenance
• Al least 5 years’ experience in maintenance and mining environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• Good understanding of drilling equipment and drilling consumables
• Physical & medical ability to function in a surface mining environment
• Strong EHS focus
• Computer literacy
• Intermediate MS Excel and PowerPoint skill
• English proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
• Track system knowledge will be advantageous
• Strong Leadership and people management
• Based in Swakopmund
• Namibian Citizen will be advantageous

How to apply:

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

Applications close:  23 October 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.