Artisan: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Western Cape
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Mining
Benefits: Medical Aid Bonus
Reference: 8314
Employment Equity Position

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Introduction

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

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.

Required Skills

Heavy Equipment Mechanic: 3 to 4 years

Candidate Requirements

Qualification

Diesel mechanic or Heavy equipment mechanic Trade certificate

Experience

At least 3 years post trade experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Specific Knowledge Requirements

Valid driver's license. (Essential)
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.

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.