Open Vacancies at Komatsu Mining

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/ Diploma in Management (NQF 7)

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 - 15 years related work experience in the Mining and Construction industry
• Product Support
• Technical Project Planning

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF JOB ROLE:

• Leads and directs short term operational  plans & policies impacting the technical engineering support function
• Leads implementation of structures, resources, systems and marketing aligned with strategic direction
• Submits strategic planning progress report to the Divisional Executive                       
•  Directs,  guides and evaluates the work of the direct reports and specialist team
• Reports on regional performance results and achievement of agreed objectives
• 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
• Oversees implementation of supplier management and procurement policy and procedures
• Analyses and approves monthly reports related to outsourced services
• 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 
• Monitors working conditions on site and evaluates risk
• Monitors the safe operation of machines by certified staff
• Engages with internal stakeholders with regard to large scale technical projects
• 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
• Engages with Operations staff both locally and in cross border regions with regard to Technical Service Support

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Com Degree/ Diploma  
• Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA) Certificate (not essential)

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years banking experience 
• Understanding of the application of the Rules as set out in the Currency & Exchange Manual for authorised Dealers 
• Experience using multiple large databases of information and using advanced Excel 
• SAP experience
• SARB balance of payment reporting system (BoP)
• Conceptual & diagnostic ability

SUMMARY OF JOB ROLE:

• Stay Abreast of the South African Reserve Bank requirement of the “letter of Import undertaking dispensation”
• Stays abreast with both internal and SA Reserve Bank audit policies, procedures, and requirements
• Implements actions resulting from audits
• Stays abreast with conditions outlined in section B.1(H) of the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers
• Maintains a best practice records system as stipulated by the SARB rules (both physical & electronic)
• Participates in projects to enhance, automate, and ensure integrity of the KAfH exchange control business process
• Executes the monitoring of compliance with legislation, Imports undertaking, rules, and financial policies for Foreign Currencies & Exchanges
• Checks all reporting to the SA Reserve Bank for compliance to rules & standards
• Follows up on identified risks, trends, non-compliance & corrective actions to be taken by relevant stakeholders
• Escalates non-compliance issues for resolution

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QUALIFICATION:

• Diploma (T5 or equivalent, NQF 6)
• Millwright / Electrician Trade Certificate

EXPEIRENCE:

• 10 years’ experience, KMC electric wheel loaders
• Komatsu product knowledge an advantage. 
• Medium Voltage experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s license

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

• Plans & prepares for visits to customer sites.
• Provides technical product advice/procedures to all technical functions across the organisation.
• Investigates warranty issues and follows up with all stakeholders in the process.
• Liaises between Head Office, branches, depots and parent companies regarding technical queries/problems/drives and campaigns.
• Follows-up on actions/initiatives implemented to measure customer satisfaction (including warranty claims).
• Collates metrics and information on problems for internal continuous improvement planning.
• Utilises electronic monitoring systems such as VHMS and Komtrax to provide predictive maintenance service to customers.
• Analyses control and hydraulic system data as well as failed parts.
• Monitors machine population within a given product and stays abreast of technical, maintenance and or other issues that are technically relevant.
• Implements monitoring & checks that new machines are properly assembled and commissioned to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Reviews & analyses monthly equipment availability reports.
• Provides input with preparation of life cycle cost documents for Ramp contracts.
• Provides input to other departments with regards to improved life cycle costing models.
• Reports on customer problems , queries and resolution of issues.
• Plans visits and audits to monitor technical compliance & service quality.
• Provides and controls quality specifications and manufacturing standards for locally sourced parts and products.
• Visits suppliers to inspect components as and when required.
• Visits customer sites to evaluate service quality.
• Develops service skills, technical skills and product knowledge through “on the job” training.
• Liaises with technical training function to ensure training material is up-to-date and of  the highest standard possible.
• Follows-up on initiatives to improve quality & service.
• Obtains technical information for the provision of assistance in resolving technical matters pertaining to equipment.
• Liaises with suppliers with regard to new products, initiatives and campaigns.
• Manages the technical coordination of products for KGM
• Disseminates sufficient and correct tool kits for electronic fault finding.
• Explains/disseminates information regarding the functionality of equipment control systems.
• Oversees, monitors and follows-up on actions to rectify problems.
• Recommends initiatives, drives and information dissemination with regard to products.
• Insure factory field campaigns are carried out before expiry dates.
• Assist with internal branch audits.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics.
• Must reside in Mogalakwena or surrounding areas.
• Must have passed the following subjects on NQF Level 3:
• Mathematics /Technical Mathematics.
• N3 Diesel Trade Theory and/ or
• N3 Mechanotechnology.

Job Specification

• Observing, learning, and understanding a wide range of technical skill modules and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
• To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team, undertaking tasks as instructed, and increasing overall contribution to the organization.
• To undertake and successfully complete prescribed apprentice modules as per merSETA throughout the training period, achieving theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Learning and understanding the importance of health and safety within the workspace.
• To learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair.
• To maintain a logbook throughout the apprenticeship period, recording projects that have been undertaken and the skills learned.
• To maintain and ensure general good housekeeping of the workplace.
• To maintain a smart appearance and to always act in a professional manner.
• To perform any other duties appropriate to the role.

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Qualifications:

• N3 or Grade 12 with Maths
• Trade Certificate

Experience

• 4-6 years in the earthmoving industry 
• 2 years of supervisory experience (an advantage)
• Machine Operator License (an advantage)
• Komatsu Products (an advantage)

Specific Knowledge requirements 

• SAP Quoting - Advanced
• MS Excel - Intermediate
• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint - Intermediate
• CSS Portal KMG – Advanced
• EPQ Care - Advanced
• Komtrax - advanced

Summary description of the role: 

• Remains up to date with safety procedures
• Plans for safety events and campaigns.
• Takes SHE into account in the planning of work output.
• Plans for inspection of equipment (new and used in stock), about dates, workshops, the nomination of service, stock, and other resources.
• Collates all informative materials, Komtrax registration forms, warranties, and manuals.
• Opens and maintains machine history files for each machine at a customer site.
• Conducts delivery inspection of the machine.
• Plans and prepares for anticipated service calls in conjunction with stakeholders (including RAMP Contracts)
• Plans for the modification of equipment.
• Oversees warranty repairs that may be required at the site.
• Submission of all Policy claims
• Field campaign implementation
• Compile Failure reports, TSI, and Machine conditioning reports, Evaluation reports.
• Provides technical advice & liaison with centralized Komatsu functions in the Service and Repairs machines.
• Plans for time to complete reporting.
• Collates information, downloads, inspections, PM clinic & troubleshooting for use in reporting.
• Compiles recommendations report to the Parts/Branch/Depot Manager for additional components, to meet the component change requirements.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• A qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic with a Grade 12/N3 Technical Certificate/equivalent of other country.

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 Specification:

• Participates in workplace safety events.
• Stay informed about emergency first aid kits/fi re extinguishers and evacuations procedures.
• Operates any vehicles (trucks, car, forklift ) within safety standards and procedures, even when not supervised.
• Implements safety awareness in all activities and provides feedback on the effectiveness of safety events.
• Reports hazardous situations, incidents or accidents and vehicle usage and incidents.
• Reports equipment that is not in good working order.
• 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, and 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.
• Complete daily activity and service reports.
• Provide feedback with regards to 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 and services on machines.
• Clean equipment/parts/component.
• Perform basic welding repairs.
• Plans for service of equipment with regards to 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 on with leadership.
• Plan maintenance for equipment in conjunction on with leadership.
• 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 with regards to 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 es 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.
• Informs the manager and maintenance planning on R&M Care information, schedules and plans.

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QUALIFICATION:

3 Year Degree in a Technical or Commerce field of study

EXPERIENCE:

4 year’s related experience in a mining environment with technical & business exposure in Business Intelligence (BI) & Business Data Analytics

SPECIFICATION EXPERIENCE:

• High level of proficiency in business data analytics & related ICT tools & Business Intelligence
• Database design/data structures & analytical tools
• Extraction & interpretation of business data & conversion into business reports
• Annual Budget planning exposure
• SAP experience 

JOB SPECIFICATION:

Business & Data Analysis & Reporting 

• Receives reporting requests, assesses complexity, plans, and schedules delivery of report (s)
• Engage ICT when data updates occur or system changes
• Analyses interpret & compiles data from data structures & tables
• Importing data into Excel and merging data sets for the analysis of information
• Analyzing data for root causes & deviations from the plan
• Performs SAP reporting on PowerBI or other reporting tools

Minning Operations Budget Coordination

• Coordinates with leadership on mining operations’ budget plan & process
• Assists with annual budgeting coordination
• Collating various budget submissions & validating the correctness
• Produces budget reports & graphs as per leadership requirement
• Liaising with Operations leadership on data outputs required
• Creating budgeting reports, graphs & anthe analyzing for the review process
• Compressing data & highlighting trend deviations on the operational plan, band-creep, and a variation on head count.
• Reports BPC output reports, graphs & analytics e.g, year-on-year increases, and SVM variances.