Manager Workshop and Spares

KAL Group Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in agriculture as a Workshop Manager. You will oversee maintenance operations, manage staff, and ensure efficient service delivery. This role requires strong management skills and knowledge of mechanised agriculture. Opportunities for career growth are available within the KAL Group.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related experience.
• Experience with New Holland preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing workshop workloads.
• Scheduling maintenance and inspecting machinery.
• Ordering spares and components.

Skills

Management skills

Knowledge of mechanised agriculture

Customer service

Education

National Diploma in Sales & Marketing

Job description

Join the Dynamic Team at Agrimark Operations Ltd

Agrimark Operations Ltd, a subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), operates over 100 locations across South Africa with a growing ecommerce presence. We offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and retail products to a diverse customer base that shares a love of the land, community spirit, and a can-do attitude.

Job Specification

Reporting to the Operations Manager Mechanisation, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning and organizing workshop workloads to maximize manpower utilization and cost-effective maintenance of machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance, inspecting and testing machinery, and ordering spares and components.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• At least 4 years of related experience
• Thorough knowledge of mechanised agriculture and related products (experience with New Holland preferred)
• Management skills

Key Performance Indicators

The following business imperatives will serve as key indicators for sourcing competent candidates for this role:

Growth

• Managing workshop and parts profitably
• Ordering spares and components for repairs and maintenance
• Handling product and pricing inquiries
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment repair and maintenance
• Scheduling machinery and equipment maintenance

Optimization

• Inventory management
• Financial management
• Marketing of services
• Loss control and housekeeping
• Workshop efficiency

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Providing efficient customer service to build long-term relationships
• Managing staff and SHEQ practices

Digital Transformation

Utilizing digital technologies to innovate business processes, culture, and customer experience to meet evolving market requirements.

Key Leadership Attributes

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to add continuous value and have a measurable impact, with skills including:

• Handling complexity
• Pragmatic judgment
• Self-awareness
• Achievement orientation

About the Group

As part of the KAL Group Ltd, a diversified JSE-listed retail group with over 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia, you will have opportunities to grow your career in a performance-driven environment that values resilience, customer service, communication, and relationships.

Additional Information

Learn more about Agrimark Operations Ltd and KAL Group Ltd at www.kalgroup.co.za/careers/life-at-kal-group.

Applicants not contacted within 14 working days can consider their application unsuccessful. We are committed to employment equity and the principles of equal opportunity. Personal data processed during application will be handled in accordance with our HR Processing notice available at https://www.kalgroup.co.za/legal/.