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Job Title 1: Advance Your Career: Artisan Assistant Role Available at Komatsu South Africa
| Organisation: | Komatsu South Africa |
| Unit of Business: | South Africa |
| Section: | Operations |
| Division: | Is New Equipment |
| Where: | Isando Workshop |
| Number of Reference: | 7527 |
| Grade: | Waged - E |
| ID of Requisition: | 7527 |
| Posted on: | October 24, 2024 |
| Closing Date: | Not specified |
Overview:
Komatsu is looking for an experienced Artisan Assistant to join their team in Germiston. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 months of experience in a general workshop or technical setting and a Matric Certificate with technical subjects.
Required Qualifications:
- Grade 12 with technical subjects or Technical N3 certificate is required.
- Other certifications, such as forklift, crane, or welding, are a plus but not required.
Work Experience:
- 6 months of experience in a technical setting or general workshop.
- Basic knowledge of workshop tools and machine repairs is essential for success in this role, ensuring you can effectively contribute to our team's efficiency and productivity.
Knowledge Skills:
- A valid driver's license is an advantage.
- A passion for heavy earthmoving machinery is essential.
- Basic knowledge of the Health and Safety Act (SHE) is required.
- You should be able to read, write, and speak English.
Job Tasks:
- Assembling and disassembling machines and components.
- Cleaning of components and machines.
- Performing basic maintenance and keeping the workspace tidy.
- Operating the Komatsu service vehicle.
- Operating Komatsu machines.
- Must be willing to work overtime and be on standby occasionally, as well as travel when necessary.
- Assist the artisan with all tasks and responsibilities.
- Must be safety-focused due to the presence of machine and component movements.
- Should have basic knowledge of tools and their purposes.
- Can handle tasks effectively when under pressure.
- Works collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
Job Title 2: Advance Your Career with Komatsu South Africa: Project Engineer Position Available
| Career Opportunity: | Project Engineer - Procurement (7531) |
| ID of Requisition: | 7531 |
| Published on: | 29 October 2024 |
| Organization: | Komatsu South Africa |
| Unit of Business: | South Africa |
| Division: | Headquarters |
| Department: | Procurement |
| Location: | H.O. Supply Chain Services |
| Rating: | D2 for Salaried |
| Closing Date: | Not specified |
Job Summary:
Komatsu South Africa is looking for a Project Engineer in Procurement to join our Procurement Division at Komatsu Africa Holdings, located in Germiston. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 4 years of experience after graduation.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
- Having a Certificate in Project Management is a plus.
- Candidates with a degree or diploma in Procurement or Supply Chain Management will have an advantage. ( A 2 to 3 Year Diploma )
Required Experience:
- Ideally, candidates should have 2 to 4 years of experience in a Procurement or Supply Chain role, especially in engineering or manufacturing.
- Experience in overseeing strategic supplier relationships.
- Understanding the Government Purchasing Framework is a valuable asset.
- A solid understanding of financial, legal, and corporate social responsibility issues is crucial.
- Understanding the mining and construction environments is advantageous.
Important Knowledge Requirements:
- Proficiency in procurement and legal contract processes is crucial.
- Proficiency in handling RFQs, tendering, and negotiating with vendors is required.
- A data driven approach is essential, along with strong analytical skills to present results clearly and concisely for effective decision-making. Experience with ISO standards and knowledge of Kaizen methodologies are also important.
- Experience in cost analysis and conducting feasibility studies is required.
- Understanding of ERP systems, preferably SAP, along with procurement software is important.
Job Description Overview:
- Work with engineering teams to understand the specifications for materials and relay this information to suppliers.
- Analyze vendor capabilities to ensure they can manufacture goods in line with Komatsu SLQDC specifications, covering process validations and inspection reports.
- Create and implement activities to enhance supplier performance by evaluating their technical skills, providing training, and ensuring they meet compliance standards.
- Oversee product non-conformance issues and drive the identification of root causes while implementing preventive measures.
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers to establish terms and conditions, including pricing, payment arrangements, and delivery timelines for advantageous agreements.
- Seek out potential suppliers and sustain relationships with current ones. Assess and choose suppliers according to a number of factors, such as price, quality, dependability, and compliance.
- Analyze costs and make comparisons to pinpoint the most cost-efficient suppliers and products, all while maintaining high quality standards.\
- Ongoing evaluation of supplier performance is essential, addressing any problems related to quality, timing, or other relevant considerations.
- Keep informed about the latest technical developments, tools, and best practices in mechanical engineering, management, and equipment maintenance.
