Engineering Workshop Supervisor

KAL Corporate services (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd as a Workshop Manager, responsible for optimizing workshop efficiency and servicing customer needs in agricultural equipment. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth within KAL Group Ltd, committed to a positive work culture and employee development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment.
• Ability to manage staff and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing workload in the workshop.
• Scheduling machinery and equipment maintenance.
• Ordering spares and components for repairs.

Skills

Management skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

National Diploma in Sales & Marketing

Job description

Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). With over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing e-commerce presence, Agrimark offers high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that shares a love of the land, a sense of community, and a can-do attitude.

Job Specification

Reporting to the Manager of the Engineering Workshop, the incumbent will be responsible for planning and organizing the workload in the workshop to maximize effective manpower utilization and cost-effective maintenance of machinery and equipment. This includes scheduling machinery and equipment maintenance, ordering spares and components needed for the workshop, receiving client orders for custom builds and repairs, and assisting with technical designs.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• At least 2 years of related supervisory experience
• Management skills

Key Performance Indicators

The GOLD business imperatives below are used as key indicators for sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.

Growth

• Profitable management and administration of the workshop and parts
• Ordering spares and components for repairs and maintenance
• Handling enquiries regarding products and prices
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of agricultural equipment
• Scheduling machinery and equipment maintenance

Optimisation

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

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Providing efficient customer service to maintain long-term relationships
• Managing staff and SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) practices

Digital Transformation

• Using digital technologies to create or modify business processes, culture, and customer experience to meet changing market needs

Key Leadership Attributes

The incumbent should have the ability to progress and add continuous value, making an impact through:

• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgment
• Self-awareness
• Achievement orientation

As part of the KAL Group Ltd, a diversified JSE-listed retail group operating in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets, you will join a group with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.

You will have opportunities to grow your career and thrive in an environment that values resilience, customer service, communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities to take on new challenges within the KAL Group Ltd.

If this excites you, learn more about Agrimark Operations Ltd and KAL Group Ltd at: www.kalgroup.co.za/careers/life-at-kal-group

Candidates not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can assume their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies principles of equal employment opportunity in line with our Employment Equity objectives. Please note that KAL Group Ltd will process your personal information as part of your application, in accordance with the HR Processing notice available at: https://www.kalgroup.co.za/legal/