National Technical Construction Equipment Manager

Lotus HR and Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus HR and Recruitment seeks a senior mechanical asset manager in Durban to oversee fleet and site equipment across several workshops. You will drive performance, safety and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with Hazchem and transport laws.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering or Diesel Mechanic qualification with 10+ years in asset management, plus a valid driver’s licence and clean record. You will report to the corporate head office and lead a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering or Diesel Mechanic qualification with 10+ years of asset management experience.
• Experience leading a diverse team across multiple workshops with regulatory compliance.
• Strong staffing and performance recordkeeping and technical support experience.
• Experience in supplier management, servicing scheduling and asset profitability.
• Sound knowledge of HSE, ISO 9001 and 14001, budgeting and corporate reporting.
• Valid driver's licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate group assets across multiple workshops.
• Ensure Hazchem, environmental and road transport legislation compliance.
• Manage asset licensing, insurances/claims and workshop documentation.
• Schedule servicing of equipment/fleet and ensure profitability.
• Provide technical support and maintain staffing and performance records.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Technical support

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Diesel Mechanic qualification

Job description

KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed a Mechanical Engineering, trade test as Diesel Mechanic or related related qualification, coupled with a minimum of 10 years experience in effectively managing group assets such as site construction equipment, transportation vehicles and company workshops.
• You will have a strong background in managing a diverse team, based at multiple workshops, to ensure Hazchem and environmental and road transport legislation is upheld, as well as managing asset licensing, insurances/claims management, workshop documentation management and ensuring equipment and vehicles are used efficiently and cost effectively.
• You will have a solid track record in terms of people management and development, providing technical support to the teams and maintain meticulous staffing and performance records.
• You will have experience in providing technical support to teams, key supplier management of goods and services per branch and workshop, as well as scheduling servicing of equipment/fleet and ensuring profitability and effective use of company assets.
• Sound working experience of HSE, Quality (ISO 9001 and 14001), budget management (expenses, costing, losses, profits and variances), as well as departmental and international reporting to corporate head office is essential
• You must have a valid driver's licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and area advertised but still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.