Komatsu Vacancies

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Snr Ops Administrator: Fin & Office Admin 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: Kmbly Admin 

Location: Kim Admin 

Reference Number: 8086

Grading: B4

EE Position

Introduction

Komatsu has an opportunity for a Senior Operations Administrator: Costing and Office Administration at Kimberley. The Candidate will be responsible for general office administration. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years’ work experience, experience in work scheduling/ planning and strong administration skills and a Diploma with Accounting(NQF 6).

Qualification: 

• Diploma with Accounting (NQF 6)

Experience:

• 3 years’ experience
• Basic accounting experience
• Experience of work scheduling or planning
• Sales & Product Support Administration and general administration
• Maintenance planning / Service administration support

Specific requirements:

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook and diary scheduling
• SAP (Planning & work orders)

Job specification:

• Executes job costing and work in progress.
• Administrates the process for new suppliers/procurement.
• Generate work in progress reports and credit note report from system for review.
• Prepares labour recovery reports and overtime reports.
• Processes customer payments
• Conduct daily cash-up and credit card reconciliation procedures/ authorisation.
• Follows-up with debtors/other stakeholders with regards to unallocated debtors and default payments.
• Maintains minutes of meetings.
• Compiles forecasts of collections for equipment/service and parts.
• Provides maintenance planning and service administration support.
• Checks integrity of the maintenance planning system and that files are up-to-date and that all source documentation is in place for work orders.
• Extracts benchmark maintenance tasks from system(s) and highlights trends and exceptions.
• Monitor and control petty cash/supplier payments.
• Provides sales and product support administration.
• Performs general office administration.
• Creating POs on SAP.

Specialist: Talent Acquisition

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Location: H.O. H.R. 

Reference Number: 8138

Grading: C5

EE position

Introduction

Are you passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities? Komatsu South Africa is offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Specialist: Talent Acquisition to join our growing HR team. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real impact on workforce strategy, we want to hear from you! As a key player in our talent strategy, you’ll lead end-to-end recruitment processes, collaborate with business leaders, and help shape the future of our workforce. This is more than just hiring—it’s about building a legacy of excellence.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology or related field (NQF 7)

At least 6 years of comprehensive experience in recruitment and selection processes

A valid driver’s license

Proficiency with MS Office products 

Additional Requirements

Experience with SAP Success Factors recruitment and onboarding modules (an advantage)

LinkedIn recruiting

Using job boards for recruitment (Pnet, Indeed, Careers24)

Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995

Employment Equity Act No. 55 of 1998

Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA)

Job Specifications

• Collaborating with leadership on recruitment strategy & plan
• Consulting headcount business plan for alignment Confirming & ratifying process standards & protocols
• Complies with policies, procedures & legislation in the recruitment process    
• Maintaining confidentiality of information (POPIA)
• Coaches, trains & guides subordinate staff    
• Executing training for the organization WRT recruitment policy & procedures
• Determining priorities of the recruitment team
• Arranging and conducting interviews for selected categories of staff    
• Monitors the quality & integrity of the recruitment and selection process    
• Approving the contents of advertisements
• Monitoring the quality of candidates on shortlists
• Monitoring recruitment process compliance
• Collaborating with external service providers
• Initiates system for onboarding and arranges for administrative support for onboarding events
• Maintaining data & records of employees & events
• Maintaining metrics  
• Initiates & participates in special recruitment projects    
• Monitors & facilitates a smooth functioning Recruitment process    
• Monitors the integrity of data in systems   
• Participates in post-recruitment reviews

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Key Account Manager: Mining ( Capital Equipment Sales) 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: Mining Bus 

Location: H.O. Marketing 

Reference Number: 7264

Grading: D2

EE Position

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join our Mining Business Development team. The position is based in Kathu. The preferred candidate must have 10 years’ experience in the open-cast mining environment.

Qualification:

• Relevant business degree

Years of experience:

• 10 years’ experience in open cast mining
• 3 years’ experience in a relevant role at the lower tactical level

Job role:

• Formulates the goals and objectives for the Capital Equipment Sales & Key Account aligned with the Divisional Strategies
• Business Development and Account Management
• Interprets and executes tactical plans in functional area
• Implements functional area resource & systems
• Aligns tactical plans, functional priorities and objectives to approved strategic changes
• Devises corrective and preventative plans where deviation is reported for functional area
• Submits progress reports on functional area’s strategy and tactical plan implementation
• Provides input and prepares sections of annual divisional report
• Analyses and formulates the Capital Equipment sales & Key Account functions financial requirements
• Implements and manages functional area’s financial plan and budget
• Prepare financial reports
• Checks and controls functional area income
• Reports any deviations from acceptable governance norms, approved procedures and practices
• Plans and prepares tender/bid process & submits documents for purchase of new goods/services
• Maintains customer & strategic supplier relationships
• Manages contracted services/Service Level Agreements
• Resolves on contractual issues, metrics and other related information for own functional area
• Resolves contractual compliance issues to mitigate risk
• Identifies the impact of potential risk and recommends preventative action plans
• Reports all risks identified and mitigation thereof to executive management
• Collaborates with the SHE functions in the roll out of SHE events for functional area
• Reports on SHE incidents, issues and problems and implements corrective action/policy changes
• Complies and submits required OSHA accidents reports

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Sales Representative 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: WRvr Sales 

Location: White River Sales 

Reference Number: 8134

Grading: C4

EE position

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa is seeking a passionate Sales Representative with at least 5 years’ construction and mining equipment sales experience to join their Operational team in White River. 

Requirements:

• Diploma in a Technical field/trade or Sales and Marketing
• Proven sales track record
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Applicants must be motivated and target driven 

Experience:

• 5 years’ sales experience in construction and mining equipment 

Additional knowledge/Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• MS – Excel & SAP 

Job specification:

• Draft sales plan/forecast with visits, activities, and targets for defined products, customers, or areas
• Develops & maintains relationships with stakeholders (internal & customer) in the sales process to drive results
• Facilitates unit sales process in conjunction with all internal stakeholders
• Increases visibility of the Komatsu brand at customer sites
• Collates and gathers information for use in sales analyses
• Identifies & collates information to understand market segmentation, trends, product benefit analysis, pricing strategies to develop effective values added sales & marketing strategies. 

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Foreman (CE)

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: Brits Serv 

Location: Brits Field Serv 

Reference Number: 8030

Grading: C4

EE position

Introduction

Komatsu is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Foreman to join our team at Brits. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant trade qualification and possess extensive experience within a workshop environment, specifically in the mining and construction sectors. A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a unionised setting is essential. The candidate must be based in Brits and surrounding areas or willing to relocate.

Minimum Requirements:

• N4 certificate with mechanical/electrical subjects
• Auto electrician, Electrician, Diesel mechanic, HEM or Millwright Trade certificate (essential)
• Valid driver’s license (essential)
• Based in Brits and surrounding areas or willing to relocate

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a workshop/ Field Service environment within the heavy earthmoving/mining, including 2 years’ supervisory experience
• 4 years’ post trade experience
• Experience with Komatsu products
• Project management type experience is essential

Knowledge Requirements: 

• Knowledge of and experience in planning, scheduling, and managing projects
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Fundamentals of Labour relations Act.
• Basic knowledge of SEIFSA agreements.
• Computer literacy: Excel Basic; SAP

Job Specification

• Determines detailed priorities regarding planned work.
• Reports on section/project progress.
• Provides input into the planning of the human capital requirements of the team/section.
• Coaches and assists identified candidates in developing supervisory competencies .
• Imparts knowledge on technical aspects, “how to”, policies & procedures and organisational values.
• Evaluates team members’ achievement of results against agreed priorities within the performance management framework.
• Provides input into planning the section’s budget.
• Submits staff S&T and overtime / expense claims for approval.
• Communicates changes to policies & procedures to subordinate staff.
• Plans for the roll-out of contractual /service level agreements (SLA’s) implementation.
• Resolves issues /problems/conflict in a positive, win-win manner.
• Remains up to date with Safety procedures.
• Monitors health and safety risks in the physical workshop environment – such as servicing of fire extinguishers, clear signage, etc.
• Plans for inspection of equipment (new and used in stock), with regards to dates, workshops, nomination of service, stock, and other resources.
• Schedules, forecasts and plans Repairs and Maintenance in the maintenance planning system
• Monitors that appropriate staff with required skill level complete jobs within their abilities. Implement development plans/training/coaching to rectify  
• Drafts financial reports vs budget
• Compile labour analysis report (monthly service report) 
• Oversees the warranty claim process and submits for final approval

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Product Support & Sales Rep (ME) 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: New Vaal Srv 

Location: New Vaal Field Serv 

Reference Number: 8099

Grading: C5

EE Position

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa has an amazing opportunity for a Product Support and Sales Representative in New Vaal field service.

Qualifications:  

• A Millwright trade certificate.

Experience:

• At least 4 years post-trade experience working with Komatsu shovels, demonstrating strong proficiency in fault diagnosis.
• 2 years of supervisory experience (an advantage).
• Komatsu products/heavy earth moving equipment in a mining environment.

Specific knowledge requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• MS Office (Intermediate).
• SAP – (Beginner).
• Computer literate.

Summary description of role:

• Plans for inspection of equipment about dates, workshops, nomination of service, stock, and other resources on behalf of customer.
• Collates all informative materials, Komtrax registration forms, warranties, and manuals.
• Conducts delivery inspection of machines.
• Liaises with customer on results of inspection, hands over warranties, signs relevant documentation, and registers customer on Komtrax.
• Carries out machine and undercarriage inspections at set frequencies as agreed with the customer.
• Discusses the inspection report with the customer, with specific reference to deviations and impact.
• Plans and prepares for anticipated service calls in conjunction with stakeholders (including RAMP contracts).
• Plans for the modification of equipment.
• Oversee warranty repairs that may be required at the site.
• Provides technical advice & liaison with centralised Komatsu functions in the Service and Repairs of machines.
• Drives after-market parts sales through effective technical advice.
• Monitors modifications for quality and operational issues.
• Submits machine down notice (MDN) and machine up notice (MUN) as required.
• Arranges/conducts basic technical training with the customer and Komatsu Field Servicemen.
• Monitors the Komatsu machine hours in conjunction with the component hours.
• Compiles and utilises reports to improve parts and service sales to the customer.
• Discusses significant deviations or issues with customers for proactive strategies to rectify problems.

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Foreman (Construction Equipment) 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: PE service 

Location: Port Elizab Service 

Reference Number: 8131

Grading: C4

EE position

Introduction

Komatsu is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient Foreman to join our team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant trade qualification and possess extensive experience within a workshop environment, specifically in the mining and construction sectors. A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in a unionised setting is essential.

Minimum Requirements:

• N4 certificate with mechanical/electrical subjects
• Trade certificate (Millwright/HEM) (essential)
• Valid driver’s license (essential)

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in a workshop/ Field Service environment within the heavy earthmoving/mining, including 2 years’ supervisory experience
• 4 years’ post trade experience
• Experience with Komatsu products
• Project management type experience is essential

Knowledge Requirements: 

• Knowledge of and experience in planning, scheduling, and managing projects
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Fundamentals of Labour relations Act.
• Basic knowledge of SEIFSA agreements.
• Computer literacy: Excel Basic; SAP

Job Specification

• Determines detailed priorities regarding planned work.
• Reports on section/project progress.
• Provides input into the planning of the human capital requirements of the team/section.
• Coaches and assists identified candidates in developing supervisory competencies .
• Imparts knowledge on technical aspects, “how to”, policies & procedures and organisational values.
• Evaluates team members’ achievement of results against agreed priorities within the performance management framework.
• Provides input into planning the section’s budget.
• Submits staff S&T and overtime / expense claims for approval.
• Communicates changes to policies & procedures to subordinate staff.
• Plans for the roll-out of contractual /service level agreements (SLA’s) implementation.
• Resolves issues /problems/conflict in a positive, win-win manner.
• Remains up to date with Safety procedures.
• Monitors health and safety risks in the physical workshop environment – such as servicing of fire extinguishers, clear signage, etc.
• Plans for inspection of equipment (new and used in stock), with regards to dates, workshops, nomination of service, stock, and other resources.
• Schedules, forecasts and plans Repairs and Maintenance in the maintenance planning system
• Monitors that appropriate staff with required skill level complete jobs within their abilities. Implement development plans/training/coaching to rectify  
• Drafts financial reports vs budget
• Compile labour analysis report (monthly service report) 
• Oversees the warranty claim process and submits for final approval

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Snr Accountant: Group Financial Reporting

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: FI Acct 

Location: H.O. Finance 

Reference Number: 8113

Grading: D1

EE position

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for a Senior Accountant: Group Financial & Statutory Reporting to join the Finance Department at their Head Office in Germiston. The successful candidate should have 3 years’ experience working with complex consolidated reporting according to IFRS standards, using multiple large databases of information and using advanced Excel to manipulate data. The required qualification is a BCom degree in Accounting and also have professional accreditation as CA(SA).

Qualifications:

• BCom Degree in Accounting
• Professional Accreditation as CA(SA)

Experience:

• 3 years’ working experience in an accounting environment
• Completed SAICA articles.
• Conceptual & diagnostic ability

Job specification:

1.    Group consolidated & statutory reporting (monthly, quarterly & annual reports)

• Adheres to pre-set timetables for reporting
• Stays abreast of standards & legislation governing reporting
• Stays abreast of reporting requirements from Holding Company.
• Prepares and analyses information for group consolidated reporting purposes
• Adheres to standard policies and procedure
• Assists with financial training for reporting requirements
• Produces ad hoc reports as requested by manager
• Drafts templates for reporting
• Identifies bottlenecks in processes and formulates plans to improve efficiency 
• Resolves first line queries and escalates compiles queries to manager
• Provides assistance and guidance in reporting to Group
• Produces quarterly Holding Company report pack
• Produces specialised, complex and ad hoc reporting required by the Holding Company
• Provides management feedback on reports and disseminates reports/information
• Preparing of Company Group annual financial statements and Group interim results 
• Drafting statutory reports
• Prepare presentations 
• Prepares consolidated information
• Prepares consolidated and company annual financial statements

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Senior Technical Manager: Service Support 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: Komatsu AH 

Location: H.O. Admin 

Reference Number: 8127

Grading: E1

EE Position

INTRODUCTION:

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for a Senior Technical Manager: Service Support to join the Mining Division based at the Head Office, Germiston. The successful candidate should have a Degree/ Diploma in Management with 10 – 15 years related work experience in the Mining and Construction industry providing product support and planning technical projects. SAP experience is an essential requirement for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering Degree/ Diploma in Management (NQF 7)
• GCC Mines – advantageous

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 – 15 years related work experience in the Mining Maintenance Engineering industry .

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF JOB ROLE:

• Advises on short to medium term operational plans impacting the Mining Operations
• Leads defining and optimising of structures, resources, and systems aligned with strategic direction
• Submits strategic planning progress report to the Divisional Executive
• Defines and monitors implementation of Maintenance management standards in the Mining group
• Defines and monitors the Technical discipline health in Mining group
• Reviews and recommends Technical Training requirements
• Provides Technical support to Operations and collaborates with Komatsu Technical Groups
• Defines and monitors Maintenance Planning discipline performance
• Performs Reliability Engineering support and oversight in Mining Group
• Directs, guides and evaluates the work of the direct reports and specialist Asset Management team
• Reports and analysis of regional fleet and technical performance results
• Remains abreast of product ranges at customer sites which require major interventions
• Leads and directs quality of technical service with regard to large scale technical projects and field services
• Leads project and quality Management in Mining Group
• Defines and optimizes technical parts and component management Mining Group
• Plans and prepares for the annual budgeting process in accordance within the relevant financial policies and procedures
• Identifies and manages business risk and facilitates continuity of regional business
• Liaises with and fosters sound ethical stakeholder relationships in the region
• Investigates and inspects safety compliance issues by identifying issues and providing hazard analysis and assessments
• Maintains & coordinates the emergency response program
• Engages with internal stakeholders with regard to technical projects and activities
• Engages with Operations staff both locally and in cross border regions with regard to Technical Service Support

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Warehouse Operator III 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: Brits Parts 

Location: Brits Parts 

Reference Number: 8122

Grading: A3

EE Position

Introduction 

Komatsu South Africa is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Operator III based in Brits. We are looking for a driven and detail‑oriented individual to join our dynamic team and contribute to our commitment to excellence in parts distribution and warehouse operations.

Qualification 

• Grade 12 or NQF 3 equivalent

Experience

• Experience within a warehouse environment will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage  

Specific knowledge and skills requirement 

• English proficiency: Reading, writing & understanding
• Maths Literacy

Summary description of role 

1.Materials Handling (basic)

• Inbound (receiving, unpacking, checking, binning)
• Adheres to warehouse plan (planography) regarding the binning of stock Understands briefing/instructions Understands hazards, understands planning in terms of procedure.
• Executes inbound materials handling activities
• Monitors damage and paperwork that is missing or does not match
• Reports problems and issues immediately
• Outbound (Picking, Dispatch)
• Understands briefing/instructions Understands hazards Understands planning in terms of procedure
• Executes outbound materials handling activities
• Monitors damage and paperwork that is missing or does not match
• Checks accuracy of work
• Reports stock items that are consistently misplaced

2.Stock Counts (perpetual, regular and ad hoc)

• Understands briefing/instructions Understands planning in terms of procedure
• Executing perpetual stock counts, other cyclical stock counts or ad hoc stock counts as required
• Performs accurate stock counts
• Reports on any stock discrepancies to supervisor

3.Basic Maintenance & Housekeeping

• Participates and understands risk assessment
• Under supervision cleans premises, tools, vehicles, etc.
• Sweeps work areas Maintains and cleans recreational area (e.g. tea/coffee station) – if applicable to operation Runs basic errands
• Checks stock levels of disposable items e.g. soap, etc. Initiates orders for replenishment of cleaning materials Keeps check lists of materials required
• Reports any maintenance issues to supervisor immediately

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Snr Admin: Parts Mastr Data & Pricing

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: Parts MD&Pr 

Location: H.O. Supp Chain serv 

Reference Number: 8087

Grading: Salaried B4

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Administrator for the Parts Master & Pricing Department. The preferred candidate will have a 1–2-year Diploma in ICT: Data specific or Business Analyst/ Intelligence or Logistics & Supply Chain management diploma or NQF level 6-, and 1-2-years’ SAP experience.

Qualification: 

• Grade 12 or N3 with Accounting
• 1 – 2-year Diploma (ICT: Data specific or Business Analyst/Intelligence or Logistics management diploma)

Experience:

• 1-2 years’ SAP experience.

Specific Requirements:

• Experience with SAP data 
•  High proficiency in Excel

Job Specification:

• Schedules running of system updates and informing all stakeholders.
• Receive introductions from Plants and establish that required information is supplied, correct if necessary.
• Obtaining Supplier Cost and Calculating Standard cost using ROE, Supplier Discount, Tariff Heading.
• Introducing Material into SAP and extend to all Plants. 
• Maintains matrix tables and supersessions.
• Periodically compile/update list of all supersessions.
• Confirming kit listing with relevant Plant Parts personnel.
• Updates Local Suppliers and prices.
• Maintains model codes and storage locations.
• Continuously monitors data accuracy.        
• Liaise with overseas suppliers with regards to pricing.
• Report problems and issues for fixing immediately.  
•  Provides reports with customer information – construction and mining.   

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Service Section Manager

Job Title: Service Section Manager

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Business Unit: South Africa(BUS1611)

Division: Operations

Department: Kolomela

Location: Kolomela Services

Reference Number: 7910

Grading: C5

INTRODUCTION

Komatsu South Africa has an opportunity for a Service Section Manager with 6 years work experience and 2 years being in a supervisory position.This specialised diagnostic level leadership position in the mining and construction/OEM indusrty supervises a workshop with more than two Foreman, SHE and Field Service at our Kolomela Site. The incumbent is requred to have a trade certificate or a 3 year diploma and a matric or N3 qualification with a sound technical experience of Komatsu products or HEM used in mining/contruction.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric/N3.
• Trade / Diploma (3 years).

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• 6 years’ experience.
• 2 years supervisory experience.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years supervisory experience.
• Sound technical experience of Komatsu Products (in product support or as a foreman) OR heavy earth moving equipment used in mining/construction.
• 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.
• Valid Drivers’ License.

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Artisan: Diesel Mechanic

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Business Unit: South Africa

Division: Operations

Department: Klm Service

Location: Postmasburg

Reference Number: 7949

Grading: Waged – A

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic Artisan to join our dynamic team in Kolomela. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining or related industry and a relevant Heavy Equipment Mechanic Trade certificate.

Qualification:

• Grade 12/N3
• Trade certificate (HEM)

Experience: 

• 3 years experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

• Exposure to earth-moving machinery.
• Have good troubleshooting knowledge of machines & must be familiar with standard tool requirements.
• Computer literate.
• Good understanding of maintenance philosophy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Komatsu equipment is an added advantage.
• Valid code 8 driver’s license (Essential).

Job Specification Summary:

• Remains up to date with health and safety procedures.
• Conducts hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Implement the Komatsu Way 5S sorting, organizing, cleaning, ordering, and training.
• Adheres to SHE policies and procedures.
• Participates in workplace safety events.
• Operates any vehicles (trucks, cars, forklifts) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.
• Reports hazardous situations, incidents, or accidents.
• Reports on vehicle usage and incidents.
• Plans for health checks 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, and 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 the manager.
• Complete daily activity and service reports.
• Provide feedback regarding continuous improvement/suggestions to the manager.
• components essays items/parts/tools from the warehouse via approved procedures.
• Apply judgment 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/components.

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Artisan: Millwright 

Job Title: Artisan Millwright

Company: Komatsu

Business Unit: South Africa

Division: Operations

Department: Kolomela

Location: Postmansburg

Reference Number: 7905

Grading:

INTRODUCTION

Komatsu Kolomela 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.

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