Pump Reconditioning Operations Manager

Pump and abrasion Technologies; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pump and abrasion Technologies in Centurion seeks a hands-on Pump Reconditioning Department Manager to oversee the complete repair and refurbishment lifecycle, from customer collections to final delivery, including painting and reporting.

The role demands strong technical knowledge, excellent computer and report-writing skills, and a track record of building high-performing teams and achieving industry-leading turnaround times.

Qualifications

• Trade-tested fitter/mechanical fitter or similar engineering trade.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in slurry pump repairs or heavy engineering.
• Minimum 3 years' management experience.
• Strong knowledge of slurry pump refurbishment and repair processes.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Excel and report writing.
• Strong customer service, planning and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete pump repair process from collection to final delivery.
• Ensure pumps are collected from customers on time.
• Ensure pumps are booked in, stripped, inspected and quoted within agreed turnaround times.
• Oversee the preparation of professional inspection and repair reports.
• Ensure customer purchase orders are converted into executable job cards.
• Coordinate reusable component preparation and new parts procurement.
• Ensure pumps are built, tested and delivered on time.
• Manage customer communication and repair progress updates.
• Coordinate work between Recons, Stores, Procurement, Production and Logistics.
• Remove bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Prioritise urgent breakdown and customer work.
• Ensure on-time completion and delivery.
• Approve inspection reports.
• Ensure repairs comply with engineering and OEM requirements.
• Manage final quality inspections.
• Reduce warranty claims and customer returns.
• Lead and develop both department supervisors.
• Manage departmental performance and productivity.
• Conduct reviews, coaching, training and disciplinary processes where required.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Strong ERP skills required. (Syspro)
• Review and approve professional customer reports.
• Compile weekly and monthly KPI reports.
• Analyse departmental performance data.
• Present management reports and improvement plans.
• Maintain accurate ERP records and documentation.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Report writing

Computer skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Engineering trade qualification

Management qualification

Tools

Syspro ERP

Job description

Pump and abrasion Technologies in Centurion seeks a hands-on Pump Reconditioning Department Manager to oversee the complete repair and refurbishment lifecycle, from customer collections to final delivery, including painting and reporting.

The role demands strong technical knowledge, excellent computer and report-writing skills, and a track record of building high-performing teams and achieving industry-leading turnaround times.