Our client, situated in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, is currently looking for an experienced and hands-on Workshop Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of its workshop. The successful candidate will lead the workshop team, plan and monitor work, maintain quality standards, control resources, and ensure that equipment and machinery are serviced and repaired within agreed timeframes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operation of the workshop and allocate work according to priorities, available resources and required completion dates

• Supervise, guide and develop artisans and technicians

• Monitor job progress, productivity, workmanship, and turnaround times

• Ensure all maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing activities meet company, manufacturer and legal requirements

• Implement and enforce health, safety, environmental and housekeeping standards

• Plan and monitor preventative maintenance and minimise equipment downtime

• Manage workshop tools, equipment, spares, consumables and stock levels

• Review job cards, quotations, parts usage, labour hours and completed work and analyse trends in this regard

• Control workshop expenditure and support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives

• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, contractors and customers as required

• Investigate breakdowns, recurring faults, and quality concerns / incidents and implement corrective action in this regard

• Maintain accurate records and prepare operational, maintenance, safety, and performance reports

Minimum requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience

• At least 5 years’ managerial experience within an Engineering / Maintenance environment

• Sound knowledge of maintenance planning, fault-finding, repair processes and quality control

• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements

• Computer literate

• Strong planning, organising, problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Valid driver’s licence

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to operational requirements when necessary

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team development

• Operational planning and coordination

• Technical judgement and attention to detail

• Safety and quality focus

• Cost and resource management

• Accountability and customer service

The company offers market related remuneration and benefits, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.