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NOW HIRING: Workshop Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Timbavati, Limpopo About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and hands-on Workshop Manager for a luxury safari lodge based in the Timbavati region. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified mechanical professional with strong leadership skills and extensive experience managing vehicle fleets, workshop operations, generators and maintenance teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety and efficiency of the lodge’s fleet and workshop operations while maintaining the highest operational standards. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the maintenance, servicing and repair of all vehicles and plant equipment. • Implement and manage vehicle inspection programmes and service schedules. • Ensure maximum vehicle availability and minimise downtime. • Conduct quality control inspections and testing of all serviced vehicles, including test drives following maintenance. • Monitor fleet condition and provide recommendations regarding repairs and replacement planning. • Liaise with departmental managers regarding repair costs and maintenance schedules. • Ensure all guest-facing vehicles remain in excellent operational and presentation condition. • Manage outsourced repairs and ensure quality standards are met. • Maintain accurate service records and vehicle files, and ensure all vehicles remain licensed and roadworthy. • Oversee maintenance and servicing of all standby generators, ensuring reliability and operational readiness at all times. • Monitor generator performance and preventative maintenance schedules. • Conduct monthly stock takes and inventory control, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained while controlling costs. • Manage workshop budgets and cost controls, including invoices, recharges and workshop-related financial administration. • Maintain accurate records of workshop expenditure, stock usage, vehicle files and supplier documentation. • Oversee workshop petty cash and monthly reconciliations. • Manage procurement of parts and consumables, and monitor supplier pricing to ensure cost-effective purchasing. • Monitor fuel usage, generator efficiency and waste management processes. • Maintain records for sustainability reporting and audits, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. • Ensure environmentally responsible handling and disposal of oils, parts and hazardous materials, and maintain compliance with environmental and operational standards. • Recruit, onboard and develop workshop staff, including performance reviews, training and skills development. • Manage leave schedules, attendance and timekeeping, and address disciplinary matters in accordance with company procedures. • Foster a positive, motivated and high-performing team environment and lead regular staff meetings. • Ensure full compliance with workshop health and safety standards, safe working conditions and proper use of PPE. • Ensure equipment is maintained, certified and safely operated, and coordinate emergency preparedness and first aid readiness. • Uphold company policies, procedures and safety regulations. Key Requirements • Qualified and experienced Vehicle Mechanic with strong technical expertise. • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a Workshop Management role within a similar-sized operation. • Extensive knowledge of vehicle maintenance, diagnostics and repairs. • Experience managing fleets, generators and workshop operations. • Strong administrative and financial management skills. • Excellent organisational and planning abilities. • Proven leadership and team management experience. • Valid South African Driver’s Licence with PDP essential. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with excellent attention to detail. • High standards of workmanship and quality control. • Strong leadership and people management ability. • Proactive, solution-driven mindset with the ability to think laterally and resolve technical challenges. • Professional, honest and highly organised, with a commitment to exceptional service and operational excellence. • Energetic, self-motivated, career-driven and ambitious. • Honest and dependable with strong integrity. • Team-oriented with strong mentoring abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and develop others. • Adaptable and resilient under pressure, and passionate about maintaining high operational standards. Package • Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience. • Live-In position. • Opportunity to manage a diverse fleet and workshop operation within a luxury safari lodge environment. • Long-term career growth opportunities. • Based in the Timbavati region, Limpopo. Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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