Komatsu is hiring Foreman
Komatsu
- Komatsu is hiring Foreman
Date: Jan 11, 2024
Location:
Wadeville, Germiston, ZA, 1428
Req ID: 28872
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Specification
- Responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of all consumable materials and equipment in order to facilitate the smooth flow of work and to avoid production delays.
- Implement, enforce, and maintain the Company’s EHS policies and procedures.
- Implement, enforce, and maintain the Company’s Quality policies and procedures.
- Provides inputs into the annual budgeting process in line with the objectives of the department and managing the budget.
- Responsible for ensuring that all staff are given opportunities for training and development in accordance with work requirements including on job coaching.
- Responsible to control overtime, time and attendance and time keeping.
- Responsible for ensuring that all staff undergo statutory, legal, safety compliance training.
- Responsible for ensuring that a sound ER climate prevails in work areas by applying knowledge to ensure that appropriate procedures and mechanisms are in place to resolve ER issues such as grievances and disciplinary cases.
- To ensure safety of all employees under Foreman’s supervision.
- To make sure that all components are manufactured according to Komatsu engineering drawings.
- To make sure that delivery dates that have been communicated to internal/external customers are met.
Minimum Skills Required
- Trade Test Qualification Red Seal: preferably Boiler Maker.
- N6 Engineering qualification or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Metallurgy.
- Studying towards B Tech Engineering will be an added advantage.
- At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, preferable in a manufacturing/ mining engineering environment
- Must have own reliable transport.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams)
Behavioural Competencies Required
- Must have good leadership experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Applicants whose skills, competencies, and experience best match the above requirements will be invited for an interview.

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