Job Summary
A well-established and reputable group of companies operating in both the water production and forestry sectors is seeking a highly skilled Workshop Manager to oversee and lead their busy mechanical workshop in Pietermaritzburg.This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and reliability of all mechanical equipment across both business units.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee day-to-day workshop operations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the workshop team.
• Perform and supervise repairs, servicing, and maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Ensure reliability and uptime of yellow plant and diesel-powered machinery.
• Manage workshop budgets, parts, planning, and reporting.
• Maintain high safety and compliance standards.
• Support operational requirements from both the forestry and water production divisions.
Minimum Requirements
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (trade-tested).
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong experience working on yellow plant, diesel engines, boilers, and industrial equipment.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a workshop environment.
• Strong emotional intelligence, integrity, and a calm leadership style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different business units.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
How to Apply:
- Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Mischa Bornman at mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV to: manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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