Manager Workshop and Spares

KAL Corporate services (Pty) Ltd; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in agricultural retail as a Workshop Manager. You will oversee machinery maintenance, manage staff, and ensure efficient operations. This role offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment that values customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanized agriculture and related products.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Management skills

Customer service

Knowledge of mechanized agriculture

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 ecommerce 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 Operations Manager Mechanisation, 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. Responsibilities include scheduling machinery and equipment maintenance, inspecting and testing machinery, and ordering spares and components needed for maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• 4 years of related experience
• Thorough knowledge of mechanized agriculture and related products (New Holland in particular) will strengthen your application
• Management skills

Key Performance Indicators

The GOLD business imperatives below serve 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 needed for repairs and maintenance
• Handling inquiries 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
• Optimisation of workshop efficiency

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

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

Digital Transformation

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

Key Leadership Attributes

The incumbent should demonstrate the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value, making a meaningful impact. Essential attributes include:

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

About the Group

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

This role offers opportunities for career growth within 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.

Learn More

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

Additional Information

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