Standards and Methods Specialist - P2

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Standards and Methods Specialist - P2 at Sandvik. The position involves providing specialist leadership in the development, governance, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational standards, work methods, testing protocols, and process assurance frameworks across Workshop and Technical operations. The primary objective is to ensure that processes are standardized, compliant, and efficient, contributing to improvements in safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost performance. **What you will do** * Develop, review, implement and maintain controlled testing protocols, work methods, Planned Task Observations, Safe Work Procedures and related technical standards. * Translate applicable legislation, International Organisation for Standardisation requirements and Sandvik global standards into clear local operating requirements. * Analyse workshop workflows and controls to identify operational risk, waste, variation, rework and cost-saving opportunities, and implement sustainable process improvements. * Plan and conduct process audits, method assessments, workplace observations and compliance reviews, and monitor corrective actions through to verified closure. * Lead or support incident, failure and root-cause investigations, using evidence and operational data to identify recurring issues and improvement priorities. * Develop implementation plans, communication, training and competence checks for new or revised methods, and coach stakeholders on the correct application of standards. * Prepare reports, dashboards and evidence-based recommendations, maintain document integrity and version control, and provide technical advisory support to management and cross-functional stakeholders. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Equivalent Qualification * Relevant Bachelor's Degree NQF Level 7, preferably in Industrial Engineering * Minimum 5 years' experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, or Technical Standards Management * Experience within mining, heavy equipment, engineering, or manufacturing environments * Experience conducting operational audits, investigations, and root-cause analyses * Experience implementing process improvement and change management initiatives * Knowledge of ISO standards and relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act * Strong process analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capability * Technical report writing and stakeholder engagement skills * Computer literacy Microsoft 365 and data analysis/reporting skills * Valid driver's licence **Who should apply** This role is suited for individuals who can provide specialist leadership in operational standards and methods, with a focus on standardizing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency to improve safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost within Workshop and Technical operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7), preferably in Industrial Engineering, and at least 5 years of experience in relevant fields such as Industrial Engineering, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, or Technical Standards Management, particularly within mining, heavy equipment, engineering, or manufacturing environments. Applicants should have a proven track record in conducting operational audits, investigations, root-cause analyses, and implementing process improvement and change management initiatives. Essential skills include strong process analysis, problem-solving, continuous improvement capability, technical report writing, stakeholder engagement, and computer literacy, in addition to holding a valid driver's licence. **Deadline** 22nd October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/standards-and-methods-specialist-p2-sandvik Source: myjobmag

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