Komatsu is looking for Assistant Artisan III
Location :Gauteng
Location :not specified
This is a heavy earthmoving equipment workshop opportunity aimed at someone who already has some practical workshop or earthmoving-machine experience.
Key requirements
| Requirement | Details |
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| Education | Grade 12 with technical subjects OR NQF Level 4 |
| Experience | At least 6 months general workshop/technical experience or earthmoving-machine experience |
| Advert introduction | Mentions at least 8 months earthmoving-equipment experience, so I would treat 8 months as the safer target |
| Technical knowledge | Basic machine repairs and workshop tools |
| Driver’s licence | Code 08 — advantage, not stated as compulsory |
| Language | Able to read, write and speak English |
| Safety | Basic SHE and Health & Safety Act knowledge |
| Personal qualities | Teamwork, communication, attention to detail, willingness to learn, pressure tolerance |
| Industry interest | Passion for heavy earthmoving machinery |
Main duties
You would work under/alongside qualified artisans and assist with:
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Assembly and disassembly of machines/components
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Cleaning components and machines
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Basic maintenance
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Workshop housekeeping
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Using basic hand tools
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Assisting artisans across different functional areas
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Operating Komatsu machines only when trained and authorised
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Driving Komatsu service vehicles where required
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Overtime and standby
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Travelling when required
What makes this opportunity useful
This role can be particularly relevant if your goal is to build experience toward a qualified artisan career in heavy equipment. The practical exposure includes machine/component assembly, maintenance, tools, workshop safety and working directly with artisans.
Important: The advert has a small inconsistency: the introduction says 8 months’ earthmoving-equipment experience, while the formal minimum requirements say 6 months general workshop/technical or earthmoving-machine experience. If applying, I would prepare as though 8 months is required.
If you have Grade 12/NQF4 + 6–8+ months workshop or earthmoving experience, you appear to fit the core requirements based on the text you provided.