Project Manager

at  Komatsu

Date: Aug 22, 2024
Location:Wadeville, Germiston, ZA, 1428
Req ID: 31059
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.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a Degree/Diploma (Technical, Operations, or Engineering) and/or similar qualification at a similar level.
• Project Management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2) or similar post graduate qualification relevant to job function.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project management with experience managing large projects valued at R10M – R50M in value.
• ERP (SAP) software knowledge and work experience is required in order to effectively manage projects.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes or heavy-duty equipment manufacturing in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of Underground Mining Products and Manufacture thereof would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Komatsu processes and procedures would be advantageous.
• Must be at an advanced level in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in MS Projects, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Valid driver’s license with own transport.
• Must be willing to work extended hours when required.
• Must be willing to travel when required.
  Applicants whose skills, competencies, and experience best match the above requirements will be invited for an interview

• To ensure that each project has a clear and detailed scope of work (SOW) and that it is conducted timeously as per company processes.
• To obtain clear specifications and build instructions for OE (Original Equipment), Rebuilds and Interventions.
• To initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control and close all projects whilst adhering strictly to the parameters of time, quality, and cost.
• To create a detailed project schedule for all projects and to ensure signoff and commitment to the schedule by all key stakeholders.
• To plan, lead, organize, coordinate, and execute according to the master build plan.
• To ensure on time delivery (OTD) of projects at the right cost and quality, and to manage customer expectations (both internal and external).
• Must be willing to execute ad hoc tasks allocated by the Senior Project Manager as well as other Managers.
• To build a healthy working relationship with all internal and external customers as well as project stakeholders.
• To always adhere to KMC and mine safety rules and regulations.
• To perform project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management as per Project Management best practices.