Manager (Heavy Plant & Veh Workshp)

eThekwini Municipality; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Durban is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee vehicle maintenance programs, manage personnel performance, and control budgets. The role requires a diploma in relevant fields, trade qualifications, and significant experience in fleet management. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• Trade Tested Artisan in Diesel Mechanic, Petrol Mechanic, Construction Plant, or Auto Electrician.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle mechanical and electrical maintenance programs.
• Control operating expenditure and manage contracts.
• Ensure achievement of key performance indicators.
• Implement procedures and systems for functionality.

Skills

Managing Work

Problem Solving

Planning & Organising

Quality Orientation

Communication

Team Orientation

Education

Diploma in Transportation or Fleet Management or Mechanical Engineering

Degree in related field

Job description

Job Purpose

Manages the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting sequence of outcomes associated with vehicle mechanical, electrical and general maintenance programs.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Identifies with the Technical Operations approach with respect to service delivery and defines, implements and monitors the short-term plans / objectives for the Fleet Maintenance functionality.
• Manages the key performance indicators and outcomes of personnel within the section.
• Manages and controls the operating expenditure against the approved budget allocations.
• Manages a range of contracts that gives coverage to warrantless and other terms and conditions relating to the vehicle mechanical and electrical in addition to the general parts or structures of the City’s vehicles and contributes to the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations.
• Implements procedures, systems and controls to regulate specific work sequence and requirements associated with the functionality.
• Directs and controls key deliverables associated with the Automotive Mechanical and Electrical workshop.
• Disseminates functional information on current activities, proposed courses of action / developments, problems and constraints.
• Manages the procedural administrative and operating requirements / deadlines associated with the functionality.

Competencies

• Managing Work
• Problem Solving
• Planning& Organising
• Quality Orientation
• Discipline Specific Skills
• Communication
• Action Orientation
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct
• Resilience
• Direction Setting
• Team Orientation
• Coaching & Mentoring

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in Transportation or Fleet Management or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Trade Tested Artisan (Diesel Mechanic or Petrol Mechanic or Construction Plant or Auto Electrician).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 Years relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Transportation or Fleet Management or any other related and equivalent qualification
• 6 Years relevant experience.