Project Coordinator

First Degree Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive company in Pretoria is looking for a Workshop Project Coordinator to manage workshop operations and staff. Candidates should have strong mechanical experience, including NQF 4/N1-N3 and a Trade Test qualification as a Diesel Mechanic. Fluency in English and Afrikaans, as well as a valid driver's license, are required. This role involves ensuring safety standards are met, preparing vehicle quotations, and overseeing staff performance. Interested applicants should send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanic experience, with a minimum of 2 years managing a workshop and staff.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans, capable of reading, writing, and speaking both.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotations on vehicles, engines, and mines.
• Manage workshop operations and staff performance.
• Ensure ISO health and safety policies are adhered to.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Mechanical experience

Hydraulics knowledge

Auto-electrical knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Education

NQF 4 / N1–N3

Matric or equivalent

Trade Test qualification (Diesel Mechanic – Red Seal)

Job description

Job description

We have a Workshop Project Coordinator vacancy at a Automotive company in Pretoria.

Duties

• Prepare quotations on vehicles, engines, and mines (thoroughness essential).
• Identify engine parts, evaluate recondition ability, and advise on repairs.
• Manage workshop operations including mechanical, engineering, and auto-electrical flow line.
• Assist with sourcing parts and liaise with suppliers and other project managers for availability.
• Oversee staff performance, planning, training, and development of technicians.
• Handle queries on parts, orders, and invoices; provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure ISO health and safety policies are adhered to; manage staff PPE.
• Monitor workshop condition (housekeeping, cleanliness, safety, equipment).
• Provide technical support, assist with diagnostics, and check progress of repair orders daily.
• Manage warranties, engine builds, and quotes for mines; achieve workshop targets and report to branch manager.
• Handle minor disciplinary matters fairly and professionally.

Requirements

• NQF 4 / N1–N3 with 3–5 years’ mechanic experience (minimum 2 years managing a workshop and staff).
• Trade Test qualification (Diesel Mechanic – Red Seal).
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Experience across multiple facets of mechanics; hydraulics and auto-electrical knowledge advantageous.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (read, write, speak).
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work afterhours and under pressure.
• Clear criminal record.
• Matric or equivalent.
• Drivers license.

Send your CV to: [e-mail]