KOMATSU Jobs – 04 August 2026

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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: 8132

Grading: C5

EE/AA

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. (Compulsary)
• Trade and/or Technical Diploma (3 years). (Compulsary)

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.

LEGISLATION

• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Fundamentals of the Labour Relations Act

ICT LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• MS Excel
• Komatsu R&M Care
• SAP

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Stays abreast of parts re-calls and reads service bulletins and technical information to keep updated.
• Maintenance planning, Technical management in the field or workshop.
• Authorises job/ work order costs (including overtime).
• Checks creditor invoices, authorises and obtains approval for payment.
• Checks the quality of machine inspections.
• Controls and monitors the asset register.
• Monitors and checks customer satisfaction, quality and safety adherence, problems and issues.
• Authorises the ordering of parts and equipment.
• Checks that warranty claims are procesed correctly according to contractual agreements/ policy
• Adheres to and monitors adherence to financial Policies and Procedures.
• Monitors vehicle fleet – costs, usage, fuel, branding and image, drivers, licenses and fines.
• Oversees and checks that systems data is correct and up-to-date.
• Provides feedback to product support/ Branch Management on technical issues/ problems and warranty information.
• Assists in the follow-up of outstanding debtors.
• Resolves issues regarding the physical depot in conjuction with branch management.
• Drafts financial reports vs budgets.
• Resolves financial issues and queries.
• Reports on warranty claims.

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Parts Demand Planner 

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: HO Parts Div 

Location: H.O. Supp Chain serv 

Reference Number: 8299

Grading: C4

EE Position

INTRODUCTION:

Komatsu South Africa, has an opportunity for a Parts Demand Planner for the Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Germiston. The candidate should have a diploma / degree / NQF level 6 in Supply chain and logistics. The candidate should have at least 2 – 4 years relevant experience in demand planning within mining/ or construction machines environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Degree / NQF level 6 / Diploma in Supply chain and logistics with emphasis on Inventory management

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 or more years inventory stock planning and Supplier inventory orders for mining/or construction machine parts
• Komatsu product knowledge an advantage

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• SAP ordering, SAP- BI, MS word, and Ms Excel, Inventory Demand Planning, 
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

• Parts inventory stock planning and Supplier inventory orders
• Monitors Branch usage patterns and aligns the planning of orders accordingly.
• Monitors and checks data integrity of SAP data vs Excel
• Maintains the master schedule for planning sequence and lead times to meet parts requirements for defined categories of stock.
• Stays updated on where parts are in the process.
• Monitors the integrity of stock data.
• Reports on stock data – obsolete items, problems with inefficient ordering patterns, suggestions for improvement, etc.
• Report issues and problems immediately.
• Obtains planned stock orders
• Checks & maintains inventory before ordering
• Orders inventory parts stock from suppliers
• Updates and maintains filing systems of source documents.
• Checks that all required information is included with new stock requests and that it is set up and maintained in the new system accurately.
• Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.

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Artisan: Diesel Mechanic

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Operations 

Department: Mogalakwena 

Location: Mogalak Service 

Reference Number: 8370

Grading: Waged – A 

EE Position

Introduction:

Komatsu is seeking an experienced Artisan: Diesel Mechanic to join their dynamic team in Mogalakwena. The preferred candidate should have at least 3 years post trade experience on heavy earthmoving equipment within the mining industry and a relevant Diesel Mechanic Trade certificate.
 
Qualifications:
•    A qualified Diesel Mechanic with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/Diesel Mechanic 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 (MS Office i.e. Outlook, Excel & Work)
•    Good understanding of maintenance philosophy
•    Good communication and inter-personal skills
•    Valid driver’s license.
 
Job Specification:

• 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.

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Junior Service Project Engineer

Company: Komatsu South Africa 

Business Unit: South Africa 

Division: Head Office 

Department: SA Reman 

Location: H.O. Reman 

Reference Number: 8369

Grading:C4

EE Position

Introduction 

Komatsu South Africa is seeking a Junior Service Project Engineer to join the Remanufacturing Division at the Germiston. The successful candidate should have a B. Eng/B Tech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic/Mining/ Industrial Engineering and minimum a of 2 years or more in the Komatsu or an external equivalent engineering training program. 

Qualification:

• B. Eng/B Tech in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronic/Mining/ Industrial Engineering

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years or more in Komatsu or an external equivalent engineering training program

Other requirements:

• Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
• Valid Driver’s license (required)

Summary description of role:

1. Safety, Health & Environment role contents 

• Making recommendations or implementing changes to comply with legislation.

2. Engineering Project Management: 

• Drafting project proposals/rationales
• Executing feasibility studies
• Establishing project objectives, project scope and project overall budget in conjunction with leadership
• Liaising with internal key stakeholders and project owners
• Estimating timelines
• Determining enablers
• Participating in resource planning
• Identifying project risk(s)
• Arranging project management activities–including committees, roles, infrastructure, communication channels, team training
• Assisting in drafting a change management & communication plan
• Compiling & disseminating project meeting documents
• Updating project plans as project rolls-out
• Communicating shared understanding across teams, key stakeholders and changing targets
• Liaising with leadership on deviations identified

3. Liaison & Change Management:

• Disseminating information, educating employees, especially internal leadership/staff in the use of CI tools & techniques
• Support the 5S program within Operations
• Arranging training sessions (if required)
• Providing input into the compilation of/updating manuals/procedures and other relevant documentation
• Providing regular feedback to internal customers

4. Internal Process and Systems Improvement Projects – Service & Support Operations

• Suggesting standards & procedures for customer support, as well as product type support standards
• Following up on customer visit / regular meeting plans as per strategy document/plan
• Collaborating with internal divisions, such as own team, Operations, Parts, Training, CI, Reman and HR
• Monitoring SOP details and accuracy and being up to date
• Facilitating information flow to internal customers for resolution of issues
• Conducting studies for purposes of efficiency and elimination of waste
• Maintaining business process models & process management system
• Participating in troubleshooting with key stakeholders and Service Project Engineer
• Developing future state models with customer and project leader
• Disseminate information on service operations
• Arranges for training and/or skills transfer
• Receiving instructions from the Service Project Engineer as to what is required/to be performed
• Conducting analysis of machine KPI’s / condition and establish improvement activity such as reviewing maintenance schedule, maintenance quality, Operations capability, parts/component planning & skills assessment
• Liaise with internal stakeholders
• Identifying service gaps, issues and problems for purposes of continuous improvements
• Executing project activities on focus sites while monitoring project KPI’s
• Analyzing customer operations using Komtrax Plus and Modular Mining Systems data
• Recording actions and event dates relating to projects e.g., engine trial start/new product trial
• Visualizing current trends/performance, e.g., PLM analysis, Fuel consumption analysis etc.

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