Diesel Workshop Manager - Fleet Operations & Safety

Triton Express (Pty) Ltd; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Triton Express (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a Workshop Manager position based in Johannesburg. The role requires extensive motor workshop experience and a diesel mechanic trade test.

You will lead workshop operations, supervise staff, ensure quality and safety, and manage client liaison along with inventory and admin tasks. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years in a motor workshop, 2–3 years in a supervisory role, and strong leadership, planning, and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate required.
• Trade test certificate (Diesel mechanic) required.
• 5-8 years experience in a motor workshop.
• 2-3 years in a supervisor or management role.
• Workshop operations knowledge and mechanical systems.
• Health and safety legislation awareness.

Responsibilities

• Workshop Operations Management.
• Staff Supervision & Productivity.
• Quality Control.
• Health & Safety Compliance.
• Customer Service & Client Liaison.
• Inventory and asset control.
• Compliance and administration.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Problem Solving

Communication & Conflict Resolution

Planning & Organisational Skills

Technical Diagnostic Ability

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Trade test certificate (Diesel mechanic)

Tools

Job card systems

Workshop software

Job description

Triton Express (Pty) Ltd invites applications for a Workshop Manager position based in Johannesburg. The role requires extensive motor workshop experience and a diesel mechanic trade test.

You will lead workshop operations, supervise staff, ensure quality and safety, and manage client liaison along with inventory and admin tasks. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years in a motor workshop, 2–3 years in a supervisory role, and strong leadership, planning, and diagnostic skills.