Lead Automotive Workshop Manager

Pro-Match Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro-Match Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager for a Gauteng-based automotive service facility. You will oversee daily workshop operations, supervise staff and ensure quality workmanship.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, leadership, and proven ability to plan, schedule and cost jobs using Sage. You will balance office administration with hands-on supervision and drive productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive workshop management or a supervisory role
• Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive repairs and rebuilds
• Experience with workshop administration, job cards, quotations and job costing
• Excellent leadership, communication and people-management skills
• Ability to manage, motivate and supervise workshop employees effectively
• Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, take responsibility and make decisions
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and departments simultaneously
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills
• Ability to balance office responsibilities with active workshop supervision
• Reliable, disciplined, organised and committed to high-quality workmanship

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily workshop operations across departments.
• Plan, allocate and monitor work and ensure staff understand tasks and deadlines.
• Maintain an active presence on the workshop floor to monitor productivity and workmanship.
• Create, manage and update Sage job cards; prepare quotations for repairs, rebuilds and services; compile reports.
• Ensure labour, parts, consumables and external costs are recorded; manage procurement and invoicing.
• Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Planning

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Decision making

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage Evolution

Job description

Pro-Match Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager for a Gauteng-based automotive service facility. You will oversee daily workshop operations, supervise staff and ensure quality workmanship.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, leadership, and proven ability to plan, schedule and cost jobs using Sage. You will balance office administration with hands-on supervision and drive productivity.