Job Description

Key outputs

Supervise a team of artisans and assistants in the maintenance and repair of earthmoving equipment and/or components. Create a safe environment for all Productive and non-productive employees to operate in by doing the following Ensure Daily risk assessments are completed per artisan to control safety risks Perform toolbox inspections Perform monthly Safety meetings Effective control of Work in Progress Initiating jobs Quoting of repairs and rebuilds Ordering of parts Dealing with Suppliers on outside work required Booking of labour according to Caterpillar guidelines Closing of jobs once repairs and rebuilds are completed

Effectively communicate with team, management, and customers. Ensure service work is carried out in compliance with quality standards (OEM Guidelines) Apply warranty policies and procedures, this includes warranty decisions and service warranty investigation. Resolve internal and external customer queries Reporting of team KPI's and prospects Development, Performance Management, and training of the productive team Performance Management of team - Balance Scorecard Management Competency Development of team (including 1 hour training) On the job Supervision Maintain a high level of Contamination control and housekeeping Liaise with Service Management to ensure that all outputs are met Ensure outputs of service audits are achieved Support artisans with re-usability decisions and root cause analysis of failure of components Daily sign off Service reports and controlling of Productive time

Qualification, Experience and Competencies

Grade12, Trade Test qualified in relevant trade (e.g. Diesel Mechanic/ Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic/Artisan) Minimum of 6 years' experience as Caterpillar General Mechanic post apprenticeship or learnership experience. Minimum of 4 years Caterpillar Component rebuild experience with substantial troubleshooting exposure (post Qualification) Well familiar with failure analysis and re-useability guidelines on components Experienced trouble shooting and problem-solving skills on Earthmoving Equipment Components. Well imbedded Component specific technical knowledge and skills. Familiar with Dyno and Hydraulic testbench operation and troubleshooting. Sound interpersonal and communication skills. Good technical report writing skills. Proven ability to produce Technical reports Basic business and financial understanding. Computer literate and good business writing knowledge (Ms Office, SIS, ET, SAP, CRM) Good experiences on Caterpillar machine and product knowledge. Knowledge of job planning, Costing and administration Applicable product knowledge Understanding of OEM warranty systems, policies and procedures * Valid Driver's License