Introduction
Komatsu South Africa is seeking a Junior Service Project Engineer to join the Part Distribution Centre at the Germiston. The successful candidate should have a B. Eng/B Tech in Industrial Engineering and minimum a of 2 years or more in the Komatsu or an external equivalent engineering training program.
Qualification:
- B. Eng/B Tech in / Industrial Engineering
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years or more in Komatsu or an external equivalent engineering training program
Other requirements:
- Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
- Valid Driver’s license (required)
Summary description of role:
1. Safety, Health & Environment role contents
- Making recommendations or implementing changes to comply with legislation.
2. Engineering Project Management:
- Drafting project proposals/rationales
- Executing feasibility studies
- Establishing project objectives, project scope and project overall budget in conjunction with leadership
- Liaising with internal key stakeholders and project owners
- Estimating timelines
- Determining enablers
- Participating in resource planning
- Identifying project risk(s)
- Arranging project management activities–including committees, roles, infrastructure, communication channels, team training
- Assisting in drafting a change management & communication plan
- Compiling & disseminating project meeting documents
- Updating project plans as project rolls-out
- Communicating shared understanding across teams, key stakeholders and changing targets
- Liaising with leadership on deviations identified
3. Liaison & Change Management:
- Disseminating information, educating employees, especially internal leadership/staff in the use of CI tools & techniques
- Support the 5S program within Operations
- Arranging training sessions (if required)
- Providing input into the compilation of/updating manuals/procedures and other relevant documentation
- Providing regular feedback to internal customers
4. Internal Process and Systems Improvement Projects - Service & Support Operations
- Suggesting standards & procedures for customer support, as well as product type support standards
- Following up on customer visit / regular meeting plans as per strategy document/plan
- Collaborating with internal divisions, such as own team, Operations, Parts, Training, CI, Reman and HR
- Monitoring SOP details and accuracy and being up to date
- Facilitating information flow to internal customers for resolution of issues
- Conducting studies for purposes of efficiency and elimination of waste
- Maintaining business process models & process management system
- Participating in troubleshooting with key stakeholders and Service Project Engineer
- Developing future state models with customer and project leader
- Disseminate information on service operations
- Arranges for training and/or skills transfer
- Receiving instructions from the Service Project Engineer as to what is required/to be performed
- Conducting analysis of machine KPI’s / condition and establish improvement activity such as reviewing maintenance schedule, maintenance quality, Operations capability, parts/component planning & skills assessment
- Liaise with internal stakeholders
- Identifying service gaps, issues and problems for purposes of continuous improvements
- Executing project activities on focus sites while monitoring project KPI’s
- Analyzing customer operations using Komtrax Plus and Modular Mining Systems data
- Recording actions and event dates relating to projects e.g., engine trial start/new product trial
- Visualizing current trends/performance, e.g., PLM analysis, Fuel consumption analysis etc.
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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.
Application Question(s):
- Are you a South African Citizen by birth?
- What is your expected CTC per month and Per annum
- Declaration: I declare that all information provided in this application, including my qualifications, employment history, technical experience, and leadership responsibilities, is true, complete, and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentation, omission, or falsification may result in the rejection of my application or withdrawal of an offer of employment.
Education:
Experience:
- Warehouse Project Management : 2 years (Preferred)
- Engineering Project Management: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
