Job Openings at Barloworld Equipment

Key Outputs

•  Develop apprentices according to BWE and national requirements
•  Drive knowledge assessments (DPC/ SGAs) and provide input into IDPs for artisans
•  Perform training needs analyses and schedule employees in own region for development and gap closure
•  Coordinate the development of artisans according to established training needs
•  Prepare, communicate and manage annual training plans for Service in own region
•  Manage Service DPC administration in own region
•  Comply with BWE and OEM Audit requirements
•  Develop artisan coaching capabilities
•  Conduct institutional training as prescribed by the Learning Academy and according to national qualification requirements. Assessment, Coaching and development of learners and artisans
•  Ensure Technical learning compliance with supplier standards
•  Arrange and manage learning events
•  Assess learners and Artisans to comply with national qualification requirements
•  Lead Learner POP teams

Qualification, Experience and Competencies Minimum

•  Registered / certified Artisan. Qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic / Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic) – “Red Seal”
•  4 years post trade experience
•  Caterpillar Advanced Certified –advantageous
•  Caterpillar Instructor Accreditation (CIAP) –advantageous
•  ETDP NQ4, Certified Assessor and Moderator- advantageous
•  Sound interpersonal relationship skills
•  Computer Literate (MS Office & applicable caterpillar software applications)
•  Trouble shooting and problem solving skills
•  Applicable product knowledge
•  Demonstrated practical and theoretical learning facilitation skill
•  Technical Representative / Product Analyst / Technical Training Instructor experience is an added advantage
•  Presentation skills

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Key Outputs

• Support the Operational Excellence team to achieve the Business Units BBS commitments.
• Analyse Data to unlock cost saving opportunities.
• Help develop the relevant metrics, financial justification and valuation for BBS initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for replication of best practices.
• Deliver the required BBS concepts training to various teams, as required, within a Business Unit.
• Actively facilitate the drive for improvement in process metrics, targeted financial benefits and achieve company goals.
• Deliver Ad hoc assigned projects.
• Highlight timeously any barriers to the delivery of BBS to the Business Unit Lead.
• Facilitate and support change management and the necessary guidance for the implementation.
• of new/revised solutions.
• Excellence team and Business Unit leadership as required.
• Ensure BBS operates as per standard within the area of responsibility which would include daily assistance with the management of the Process Control Boards at the Gemba.
• Support the required BBS cultural change.
• Assist event team leaders in preparation to close out A3.
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly Mission Control updates.
• Facilitate PSE and RIE through 9-week cycle and ensure A3 closure.
• Building reports for KPI monitoring.
• Coach first line managers on Lean tools

Qualification, Experience and Competencies:

Minimum Required Qualification:

•  Grade 12
•  NQF 6 qualification
•  Bronze certified/trained
•  Valid Driver’s Licence

Advantageous:

•  Industrial/Mechanical engineering related qualification
•  Project management, operations management related qualification
•  Knowledge of Power BI or other Data analytic tools

Minimum Required Experience:

•  Clear understanding of requirements for behaviour and technical Coaching / Facilitation
•  3 years’ experience in similar role
•  Knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies
•  Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools to highlight failure points
•  Ability to quickly analyse and interpret performance data, identify trends, and establish root causes
•  Strong business analysis skills, especially in the areas of process improvement and re-engineering
•  Ability to set out, monitor and track benefits and outcomes
•  Building a bottom-up culture of continuous improvement in the business
•  Excellent verbal communication skills
•  Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities
•  Participation and facilitate in Rapid Improvement Event (RIE’s)
•  Demonstrated experience as a lean/continuous improvement (Lean, Theory of Constraints, TPM, Six Sigma) is advantageous
•  Successful demonstration of medium-to-complex project management/implementation
•  Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office)

Minimum Required Competencies:

•  Problem solving (L3); Analytical thinking (L3); Written and
•  Verbal communication (L3); Conflict management (L3); Influencing and negotiation (L2); Drive,
•  Energy and Initiative (Results-Focus) (L3); Practical Execution Management (Planning,
•  Organising and Monitoring (L3); Developing People (L2); Programme and Project management
•  (L3); Professional / Technical Competence (L2)
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Analytical and attention to detail

Preference will be given to candidates that:

•  Silver Certified
•  Advanced Data analysis skill

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Key outputs

•  Using appropriate welding techniques and tooling to maintain and repair earthmoving equipment and components to OEM standards and customer requirements
•  Do cutting and profile cutting with oxy-acetylene cutting process
•  Remove portions of components (i.e. remove adaptor from cutting edge) with air-arc gouging process
•  Provide sound welds in gas-metal arc (CO2) and shield metal arc (stick) welding in the 6G positions
•  Assemble components such as Shipping Stands, Frames covers dimensionally correct as per OEM drawings
•  Use correct tooling to repair broken and bent components
•  Effective self-management and performance ownership

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

•  Grade 12
•  Qualified in relevant trade (Boilermaker)
•  Minimum 2 years work experience after qualification (Post apprenticeship)
•  Medically fit for the position
•  Drivers licence – Code B
•  Spatial visualisation (linked to assembling)
•  Mechanical ability
•  Hand-eye coordination (Aiming)
•  Teamwork

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Key outputs

• Technical delivery and commissioning duties
• Lead and safe delivery of installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities for power generation systems to achieve client acceptance and handover.
• Produce and approve commissioning procedures, test packs, witnessed test certificates, and final close‑out documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex technical faults during early‑life operation and coordinate supplier/engineering interventions to restore availability.
• Planning, resources and commercial control
• Develop and maintain detailed commissioning schedules, outage and permit plans, resource rosters and material/spares forecasts to meet project milestones.
• Prioritise and allocate commissioning tasks to maximise crew productivity and project profitability while controlling consumables within delegated budgets.
• Manage minor variations, raise RFIs and coordinate contractor/vendor scope and attendance for FAT/SAT and site works.
• Governance, stakeholders and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC, permit‑to‑work and regulatory requirements and sign off safety and quality records.
• Present status, technical issues and acceptance results to clients, principals, regional operations and senior management and escalate risks that exceed authority limits.
• Capture field failures and reliability data, compile root‑cause product issue reports, and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and engineering to drive continuous product improvement and support NPI.
• Technical commissioning and handover
• Lead and deliver safe, compliant commissioning of power generation and related systems, producing completed commissioning records, witnessed test certificates, and client acceptance packs.
• Planning, scheduling and resource control
• Produce and maintain detailed commissioning schedules, switch/permit plans, resourcing rosters, and outage windows; align milestones with project timelines and client constraints.
• Team leadership and supervision
• Supervise the commissioning team (commissioning engineers, coordinators, technicians), select and develop site personnel, run daily briefings and toolbox talks, and ensure competent delivery on site.
• Quality, safety and compliance
• Ensure all commissioning activities follow company procedures, HSE protocols, QA/QC requirements and permit-to-work rules; create and sign off safety and quality documentation.
• Technical support and troubleshooting
• Provide expert on-site and remote technical support for installation issues, debugging, reliability investigations, and early-life failures; escalate complex defects to engineering and suppliers
• Continuous service improvement and supplier liaison
• Capture recurring field defects and performance data; compile root-cause product issue reports; coordinate corrective actions with suppliers and engineering to drive product improvements.
• New product introduction (NPI) support
• Validate new equipment in the field, feed commissioning lessons into design reviews, confirm readiness of spares and documentation, and support controlled rollouts across regions.
• Warranty, reliability and durability outputs
• Investigate warranty/CPI cases, document findings, recommend remedial actions, and provide formal reports to commercial and service teams for claims and reliability improvements.
• Planning and prioritisation for productivity and profitability
• Prioritise commissioning and support jobs to maximise crew utilisation and reduce downtime; control consumable and spare-part usage within delegated budgets.
• Communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Present commissioning status, technical issues, and acceptance results to principals, regional operations, clients, and management; issue RFIs, variation requests, and milestone reports.
• Handover, training and close-out
• Prepare final handover documentation, operations/training sessions for client teams, and formal close-out reports that record outstanding punch lists and warranty arrangements.
• Self-management and performance ownership
• Maintain clear personal accountability for meeting milestones, KPIs, and escalation obligations; keep accurate, auditable records of decisions and approvals

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

•  Qualified Electrical/Mechanical Engineer, Technologist, Technician or Equivalent.
•  Qualified Artisan [Electrical/Mechanic in relevant trade (e.g. Electrician or Diesel Mechanic]
• Trade test
•  Supervisor Installation and Commissioning experience.
•  Minimum 10 years’ post-apprentice experience will be an advantage.
•  At least 10 years’ experience with installation and commissioning of generators or power generation systems
•  Extensive knowledge of all power equipment and products
•  Technical Representative/ Product Analyst experience will be an added advantage
•  Demonstrated practical and theoretical training skills and sound interpersonal relationship skills
•  Computer Literate (MS Office & applicable caterpillar software applications)
•  Trouble shooting skills, problem solving skills and vast experience on failure analysis.
•  Experience of project management and MS Projects Scheduling
•  Mechanical & Electrical experience
•  Power Generation