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Accounting Manager: Group Operations (Machines/Units)

Location: H.O. Finance 

Reference Number: 7965  

Grading: D1

INTRODUCTION:

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for an Accounting Manager: Group Operations (Machines/Units) to join the Finance Department. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated and experienced professional with a BCom Degree in Accounting, SAICA Articles, and a proven track record of at least 4 years in costing and reporting, complemented by a minimum of one year in a supervisory role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bcom Degree with accounting or CIMA (essential)
• Bcom Honours Degree preferable (an added advantage)
• SAICA Articles (essential)

EXPERIENCE:

• 4 years related experience in accounting or related reporting.
• 1 year supervisory experience.
• Full scope of consolidated reporting.
• SAP experience is essential.
• Exposure to standard costing method of inventory reporting

SUMMARY OF JOB ROLE:

• Lead and manage the Group Operations Reporting team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Use of IFRS reporting standards for compliance in applicable areas
• Monthly and quarterly reporting data compilation, meeting deadlines to close off books on machine sales
• Leads includes variance analysis and investigation between BP and actual figures
• Plan and manage resource allocation, reporting deadlines (KLTD, audits, projects), and system testing schedules.

• Fosters interdepartmental collaboration by liaising with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Service, Warranty, Projects, and Audit) to ensure alignment on reporting requirements, cost allocations, and operational priorities.
• Monitor and assess progress of operational plans, submitting tactical progress reports on cost, status, and implementation.

• Oversee financial reporting related to inventory management, machines stock counts, machines obsolescence, advances (IFRS 15), Machines WIP costing, extended warranties, operational accruals and provisions, and royalty payments.
• Respond to internal and external audit queries regarding financial transactions and reporting.
• Understand operational contracts with customers for reporting purposes
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on machine sales, cost of sales, provisions, and reporting inputs.
• Recommend and implement corporate governance controls, standards, and procedures.
• Report on outsourced services/contracts and business metrics as required.
• Produce standard operational reports to support decision-making at branch level.
• Maintain ethical and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Implement structured communication and feedback mechanisms across teams.
• Monitor leadership development initiatives, identify gaps, and recommend actions.
• Track and control free service and warranty provision costs in collaboration with service teams.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in BI & FI systems, balancing and reconciling financial information

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SHE Administration Officer: National

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: NS Service 

Location: Nama Sands Admin 

Reference Number: 7943

Grading: C1

EE Position

Introduction

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for a SHE Administration Officer to join the Health & Safety Division team at Namakwa Sands (Tronox Mine site) in the Western Cape. 

 Qualification

• Completed National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field 
• OR : COMSOC 1 & 2 or SAMTRAC (Mining) certification with relevant experience in SHE administration.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a Safety Administrator in a mining environment
• MHSA related experience 
• SAP experience (beginner) 
• Microsoft office (Intermediate)
• Health & Safety Management Systems (Velocity/ Isometrix) HRSC

Knowledge requirements

• Certifications:

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• First Aid Level 2

• Related HSE standards
• COIDA

Summary of role content 

• Plans with the team the annual training events and SHE key events.
• Plans period medicals for all branches / depots/ departments.
• Performs all specialised administrative functions for the team in the SHE department.
• Manages all compensation claim related activities.
• Ensure HSE contractors pack compliance.
• Assists with the administration of requirements for contractors on site (if applicable).
• Monitors attendance of incumbents identified for training and training facilitators.
• Reports on statistics (HSE report).

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Parts Administrator 

Titulo:                                  Administrador de Peças

Empresa:                             Komatsu Mozambique Limitada 

Unidade:                              5311 

Departamento:                     Peças/ Armazem

Local:                                    Tete -Moatize

Numero de Referencia:        7958

Komatsu Mozambique Limitada pretende recrutar para o seu quadro um Administrador de Peças.

O Candidato deve exercer as seguintes Funçoes:

Funções

Gestão dos armazéns de peças (inventários e rotação de stock);

Controlo de chegadas e saídas de peças nos armazéns;

Zelar pela conservação das peças;

Elaborar o plano de reposição de materiais com vista a garantir e assegurar a disponibilidade de peças e de outros materiais necessários no Sector de Manutenção;

Verificar diariamente as existências de vários tipos de peças;

Conferir e introduzir no sistema a informação dos documentos resultantes da entrada e de saída de materiais e de peças em Armazém por forma a garantir a fiabilidade da informação acerca do stock existente.

Programar o pessoal para trabalhar em diferentes momentos e gerir as suas cargas de trabalho

Assegurar que os trabalhadores seguem procedimentos de segurança, incluindo a utilização de EPI (equipamento de protecção pessoal.

Monitorizar os níveis de stock e encomendar fornecimentos adicionais, se necessário.

Requisitos

• Nível Médio concluído;

• Certificado em gerenciamento de inventário, contabilidade, logística ou areas relaçionado;
• Experiência comprovada de gestão de armazém de pelo menos dois (2) anos;

• Conhecimento comprovado em procedimentos de gestão de armazém e as suas melhores práticas;
• Experiência com software de gestão SAP;

• Competências informáticas;
• Capacidade de liderar equipes, resolução de problemas e organização;
• Excelentes habilidades de comunicação;
• Domínio da língua Inglês e uma vantagem;
• Capacidade de trabalhar sob pressão;
• Nacionalidade Moçambicana.

Apenas aplicativos online ate dia 15 de Setembro de 2025 para www.komatsu.co.za sera considerada.

Purpose of Job

This PRACTICAL / PROCEDURAL LEVEL position in the INDUSTRY EXECUTES and ASSISTS with Parts administration (both for sales and the warehouse function) of a BRANCH/DEPOT for Komatsu SA

FUNCTIONS:

1.SHE

2.Parts ordering and Inter-Branch Transfers

3.Parts Sales

4.Stock Counts

Job Responsibilities

General Office Administration

Parts Ordering and Inter-Branch Transfers Administration

Administrator Parts Sales

Parts Stock Counts

Lower Operations SHE

Competencies

Accepting Responsibility

Adapting to Change

Serving Customers

Controlling Costs

Managing Time

Displaying Technical Expertise

Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 / Form 5

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

1 year

Skills/Additional Requirements

Valid driver’s licence Forklift certification (Advantage)

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Service Section Manager

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Reference Number: [7948] 

Grading: C5

EE Position

Introduction

Komatsu South Africa has an amazing opportunity in the Operations Division at eMalahleni for a Service Section Manager to lead our workshop and field service operations. 

Qualification:   

• Trade 
• Technical/Management Diploma (an advantage)

Experience:

• 6 years experience in technical management, maintenance planning, diagnosing and servicing Heavy Earthmoving Equipment (essential). Experience in the mining industry is an advantage.
• 2 years supervisory experience (essential)
• Experience with regard to customer liaison, Service Level/Contractual agreements, decision making and problem resolution
• Basic financial management with regard to profitability and cost control, inventory management and reporting

Specific knowledge requirements:

• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Fundamentals of the Labour Relations Act
• Basic knowledge of the SEIFSA Agreements
• MS Excel (Intermediate)
• SAP Advanced (within authority level)
• Komatsu R&M Care and Komtrax (an advantage)
• Valid Drivers’ License (esaential)

Summary description of role:

• Provides input into technical section planning
• Stays abreast of parts re-calls and reads service bulletins and technical information to keep updated
• Checks the quality of machine inspections
• Monitors and checks customer satisfaction, quality and safety adherence, problems and issues
• Authorises the ordering of parts and equipment
• Implements & monitors special projects and drives designed to impact quality, machine availability and customer satisfaction
• Monitors that appropriate staff with required skill level complete jobs within their abilities and makes recommendations to fill skills gaps
• Schedules staff for training
• De-briefs staff on technical issues after completion of work
• Monitors emergency orders
• Checks regularly that  relevant documentation/systems has been updated with job detail, stock & parts usage, hours and comments as stipulated by procedure
• Solves complex issues and problems
• Collates technical information for reporting purposes
• Monitors vehicle fleet – costs,  usage, fuel, branding & image, drivers, licenses, fines,  etc.
• Produces  consolidated reports on field service
• Provides feedback to Product Support/Branch Management on technical issues/problems & warranty information
• Authorises quotations for work and job / work order costs (including overtime)
• Checks creditor invoices, authorises and obtains approval for payment
• Checks that Warranty claims are processed correctly according to contractual agreements / policy
• Liaises with internal stakeholders with regard to warranty claims and reasons for claim
• Plans and participates in audits
• Controls and monitors the asset register
• Oversees and checks that systems data is correct and up-to-date
• Adheres to and monitors adherence to Financial Policies and Procedure
• Verifies that information on quotations, invoices and receipts are correct
• Checks regularly  that filing of required source documents (paper files) are up-to-date
• Oversees and checks that systems data is correct and up-to-date
• Assists in the follow-up of outstanding debtors
• Resolves issues regarding the physical depot in conjunction with branch management
• Drafts financial reports vs budget
• Resolves financial issues & queries
• Reports on warranty claims

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Artisan: Millwright 

Job Title: Artisan Millwright

Company: Komatsu

Business Unit: South Africa

Division: Operations

Department: Sishen Field Service

Location: Kathu

Reference Number: 7848

Grading: Waged A

INTRODUCTION

Komatsu Sishen Field Service is seeking an experienced Millwright Artisan to join their dynamic team. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years post trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining industry and a relevant Millwright Trade certificate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A qualified Millwright with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/equivalent of other country qualifications plus Millwright Trade Certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 Years’ experience on related earth-moving equipment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Exposure to earth moving machinery
• Have good trouble shooting knowledge on machines & familiar with standard tool requirements
• Computer literate
• Good understanding of maintenance philosophy
• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Valid driver’s license.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Remains up to date with health and safety procedures.
• Participates in planning of health and safety events and campaigns, take SHE into account in the planning of work output. Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Implement the Komatsu Way 5S sorting, organising, cleaning, ordering and training.
• Adheres to SHE policies and procedures.
• Complies with and instructs colleagues and subordinates staff in the wearing of protective gear and clothing.
• Participates in workplace safety events.
• Stay informed about emergency first aid kits/fire extinguishers and evacuations procedures.
• Operates any vehicles (trucks, car, forklift) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.
• Checks that the safety signs and signals are in place.
• Implements safety awareness in all activities.
• Reports hazardous situations, incidents, or accidents.
• Provided feedback on the effectiveness of safety events.
• Reports equipment that is not in good working order.
• Reports on vehicle usage and incidents.
• Plans for health check and inspection of equipment.
• Informs the leadership of the work steps and technical issues.
• Conducts visual machine/equipment inspection – health condition, breakdowns.
• Conduct general inspection in terms of appearance, damage, or missing components.
• Inspect for leakages, check machine operations, check rust, check for wrong or missing parts, download machine data, identify cracks visually, take samples (oil, coolants, etc.)
• Test and adjust faulty components/parts/systems.
• Monitors the functionality of the component/equipment and progress made.
• Reports inspection results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Reports problems and issues to manager.
• Complete daily activity and service reports.
• Provide feedback regarding continuous improvement/suggestion to manager.
• Obtain necessary consumables items/parts/tools from warehouse via approved procedures.
• Apply judgement in the replacement or re use of parts.
• Gain technical advice or approval to replace a part/component.
• Execute mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Clean equipment/parts/component.
• Perform basic welding repairs.
• Plans for service of equipment regarding date, workshops, nominations of service, stock and other resources.
• Assess work/materials/items/parts required to resolve problem.
• Plans and prepares for anticipated service calls in conjunction with leadership.
• Plan maintenance for equipment in conjunction with leadership.
• Execute services on machines.
• Obtain technical advice on complex repairs.
• Checks returns unused consumables stock and parts back into stock.
• Reports service results as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Obtains relevant manuals and resources and makes this available for execution of work.
• Checks that tools/equipment required for work are available and in good working order.
• Remains abreast of changes/decisions implemented about key issues/problems/improvement.
• Orders parts and consumables as per plan.
• Executes overhaul of equipment according to procedure.
• Inspect equipment for compliance and quality.
• Reports on overhaul job statistics, problems, issues, and product feedback.
• Complete the component changeout form, commissioning report and customer feedback and warranty certificates.
• Plans troubleshooting process of equipment.
• Conduct fault finding
• Collects facts about breakdowns.
• Measure and compare readings – gauges, multi meters, heat guns, etc. to specifications.
• Identify abnormalities using five senses.
• Obtain technical advice on complex troubleshooting.
• Check specification values against actual values and recommends repair solutions.
• Report’s fault-finding results, as well as any abnormalities or damage.
• Informs the manager and maintenance planning on R&M Care information, schedules and plans

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Manager: Inventory Parts 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Location: H.O. Supp Chain serv 

Reference Number: [[7327]] 

Grading: Salaried – D2

Introduction

Komatsu has a leadership opportunity available for a Parts Inventory Manager at our Parts Distribution Center in Germiston. The successful candidate will have a B. Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics Management with specific emphasis on Inventory Management and at least 6 years’ experience in stock and parts inventory management.

Qualification:

• B. Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics Management with specific emphasis on Inventory Management (NQF 7)

Years of experience: 

• 6 or more years’ experience stock and parts inventory management.
• Experience of Komatsu Stock and Parts Inventory (any area of the supply chain) added advantage

Specific knowledge requirements:

• MS Excel (Advanced), MS Word (Intermediate)
• SAP-ordering

Description of the role:

• Provide input into strategy of the department /function / discipline / strategic project.
• Plan resource allocation and priorities.
• Implement functional / discipline strategy into operational plans & goals.
• Implement approved structures (people, process, technology)
• Collaborate with other organisational units to achieve objectives and results.
• Manage mechanisms for business results measurement, aligned with plans & objectives.
• Participate in planning the human resource allocation, acquisition, retention and motivation within agreed People Plan priorities.
• Lead and Manages the Team.
• Communicate overall strategic direction, plans and objectives and provides channels for communication.
• Manage disciplinary actions.
• Evaluate team members’ achievement of objectives and agreed priorities. 
• Interpret and report on statistics / feedback on development progress vs. approved  learning and development plan. 
• Participate in the planning session of the departmental / section budget.
• Check and control income / expenses against approved operating budget.
• Prepare and submit deviations from department’s budget plans.
• Liaise with key stakeholders/service providers and suppliers.
• Manage ethical supplier relationships.
• Resolve contractual compliance issues/problems.
• Report on business metrics and data regarding outsourced services/contracts when required.
• Implement regular and structured communication mechanisms & feedback meetings.
• Liaise with Operational Units with regards to inventory stock needs for large equipment
• Monitor parts inventory.
• Report abnormal demands or deviations.
• Report on stock ordering metrics – orders placed, value, dates, etc

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Artisan: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: BellSerRev 

Location: Bellville Service 

Reference Number: 7793 

Grading: Wages A

Introduction

Komatsu Bellville is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic Artisan to join our team. 

Requirements:

• Trade Certificate (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) and Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years post-trade experience with heavy earthmoving equipment, preferably in the construction industry.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical/electrical repairs and services on heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections, fault finding, and preventative maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and report hazards.
• Complete daily activity and service reports.

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Assistant: Artisan

Titulo:                Asistente Mecânico

Empresa:           Komatsu Mozambique Limitada 

Unidade:            5311 

Departamento:  Manutenção

Local:                 Tete 

Referencia:        7928

Komatsu Mozambique Limitada pretende recrutar para o seu quadro Um (1) Asistente Mecânico

O Candidato deve ter os seguintes Requisitos

1. Nivel médio
2. Certificado de Mecânica
3. Carta de Condução valido
4. Pelo menos 1 ano de experiência nas maquinas fora da estrada ou areas afins.
5. Boas habilidades analíticas
6. Capacidade de trabalhar sob pressão e cumprir prazos pré-estabelecidos
7. Conhecimento de HST.
8. Nacionalidade Moçambicana
    Apenas candidatos online para www.komatsu.co.za até 05 de Setembro de 2025 seram considerados validos.

Purpose of Job

This ELEMENTARY LEVEL position in the MINING and CONSTRUCTION/OEM INDUSTRY EXECUTES STANDARDISED GENERAL WORK in assisting the Serviceman in a BRANCH/DEPOT for Komatsu

FUNCTIONS:

1.SHE

2.Basic Maintenance and Housekeeping

Job Responsibilities

Assists in Leading & Directing Africa Operation’s Division (refer leadership role content for detail roles)

Lower Operational SHE

Competencies

Accepting Responsibility

Testing and Troubleshooting

Adapting to Change

Performing Physical or Mechanical Tasks

Reading Effectively

Managing Time

Displaying Technical Expertise

Delivering High Quality Work

Attentive Listening

Working Safely

Demonstrating Tenacity and Perseverance

Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

Form 5, (an added advantage – Trade C)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

0 months

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Fluent in English and well-presented

Skills/Additional Requirements

Driver’s License – Field Services a requirement 

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