Assistant manager- Spares and Services

Isilumko Staffing (JHB); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Manager – Spares and Services to support the management of equipment repairs and enhancements. The ideal candidate will have a background in steel manufacturing, hands-on engineering, and strong administrative skills. This role entails coordinating repairs, managing logistics, and providing technical support to sales teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified artisan (Boiler Maker / Fitter).
• Transitioned from workshop to office-based responsibilities.
• Blend of hands-on experience and administrative competence.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager – Spares and Services in daily tasks.
• Coordinate equipment refurbishments and repairs.
• Manage logistics for collections and deliveries.
• Expedite production of spare components.
• Draft technical reports and client communications.

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking a technically skilled and operationally savvy individual to step into the role of Assistant Manager – Spares and Services. This position supports the Manager of Spares and Services in overseeing the refurbishment, repair, and enhancement of critical equipment components. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on engineering experience, strong administrative capabilities, and a deep understanding of steel manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Manager – Spares and Services
• Coordinate and control : Equipment refurbishments
• Vibrator motor repairs and enhancements
• Geared exciter repairs
• Motor drive assemblies
• Manage logistics : synchronize collections and deliveries with freight contractors
• Expedite production of active manufactured spare components
• Offer technical support to internal sales teams
• Draft technical reports and client communications with precision and clarity

Qualifications

• Qualified artisan (Boiler Maker / Fitter)
• Has transitioned from workshop to office-based responsibilities
• Brings a blend of hands-on experience and administrative competence
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment