Truck Workshop Manager

SA Metal Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metal industry seeks a Workshop Manager to oversee operations in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will manage workshop staff, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and maintain high standards of work. This role requires a qualified Diesel Mechanic with significant experience in leadership and administration, offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant working experience.
• Code 14 Driver's License and valid PDP required.
• Experience in management or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage attendance and timekeeping for workshop staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Lead and manage productivity and efficiency of workshop activities.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Qualified Diesel Mechanic with Red Seal Trade Test

Tools

CMMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

Only applications through Dittohire will be considered. DO NOT send your CV/job application to [e-mail]

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

1. Ensuring compliance with timekeeping, productive output, discipline, and work programs of the Truck Workshop execution team with assistance from engineering management as required.
2. Managing attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required, such as employee timesheets, leave, and daily attendance registers.
3. Liaising with HR regarding concerns, issues, or disciplinary management of staff.
4. Managing the even distribution of overtime among the team.
5. Reviewing training requirements of workshop staff and reporting needs to the Engineering Manager and/or Directors.
6. Ensuring that all maintenance activities on the fleet of vehicles, trucks, trailers, etc., are performed to standard and on time.
7. Leading and managing the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities with assistance from engineering management as required.
8. Ensuring machinery, equipment, and tools are regularly checked as per the Safety File for the department.
9. Maintaining high standards of workshop housekeeping and reporting issues or improvements to Engineering Management and/or Directors.
10. Taking ownership and managing the CWorks processes for the truck workshop with assistance from engineering management as required.
11. Monitoring quality and efficiency of team work programs and reporting issues or improvements to Engineering Management and/or Directors.
12. Investigating breakdowns and providing accurate feedback.
13. Managing manpower utilization to ensure it remains above 75% of work hours allocated.
14. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and health & safety regulations.
15. Abiding by regulations set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
16. Performing any other tasks as agreed with the Engineering Manager and/or Directors, suited to this level of leadership.

Qualifying Criteria

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with Red Seal Trade Test certificate.
• Code 14 Driver's License and valid PDP.
• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Strong administrative skills.
• Experience working with a CMMS.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Good communication skills (reading, understanding, and writing English).
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Qualifying Attributes

• Physical strength to handle materials and tools.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Professional work approach.
• Result-oriented.
• Logical and detail-oriented.
• High standards of execution.
• Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks are completed. This offer will only be valid if signed by an authorized company representative. Any representations made on behalf of the company in other forms do not constitute valid employment offers and should not be regarded as such.