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Foreman (CE)

North West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction Engineering Mining
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus Training Parking Travel Allowance Maternity Leave
Reference: 8030
Employment Equity Position

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

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.

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

Candidate Requirements

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

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their line manager about their application for another position

Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

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About Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

We build machines to answer the needs of society. For more than a century, our brand has been synonymous with connection to community. It guides everything we do, from the ways we think about innovation, to how we hire and train new employees around the world, and how we build relationships with our customers.

In 1921, Meitaro Takeuchi founded our company in the town that shares our name. He did so to provide work for the local community after the closure of a nearby copper mine.

Today, we have come a long way from where we started. We have evolved into a truly global company with a diverse workforce comprised of different nationalities and beliefs. And it’s by harnessing the potential of all our different talents and unique perspectives that we push ourselves further.

We explore and help advance the boundaries of technology, developing smart construction equipment and autonomous mining trucks, creating underwater electric bulldozers and even conceptualizing an excavator capable of operating on the moon. Our products and solutions directly support industries essential to the ongoing development of modern societies and everyday life.

For our core customers in forestry, construction and mining, we make big machines that take on even bigger challenges, gentle giants answering the needs of society.

We believe that when people are united by a common goal, the truly remarkable happens. In communities across the globe, we find purpose in creating value through manufacturing and technology innovation to empower a sustainable future where people, business, and our planet thrive together.

Harnessing our collective expertise to go further, we stay true to our brand promise: Creating value together.