Workshop Manager

Chainlink Recruitment; Brakpan; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainlink Recruitment is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager for our client in the Boksburg/Brakpan area. You will oversee a multidisciplinary technical workshop with about 30 staff, combining hands‑on technical leadership with disciplined managerial oversight to meet deadlines and cost targets.

The ideal candidate brings deep engineering knowledge, proven leadership of a large workshop, and a track record of maintaining equipment reliability while driving safe, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a technical managerial role.
• Relevant technical or engineering qualification.
• Strong knowledge of power generation systems up to 1000kVA, engine‑driven and inverter welding systems.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Ability to manage job cards and cost‑control processes.
• Ability to source and procure spare parts.
• Basic computer literacy (essential).
• Strong managerial presence and ability to lead a large technical team.
• Plant & equipment rental experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Technical Workforce Management — Lead and manage a team of ±30 technical staff.
• Deadline Compliance — Ensure all work is completed within strict operational timeframes.
• Cost Control — Manage job cards, cost allocation, and operational expenditure.
• Multidisciplinary Technical Oversight — Oversee Power Generation, Welding, Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Rigging divisions.
• Equipment Maintenance — Ensure proper maintenance of all plant and related equipment.
• Procurement Guidance — Source and guide procurement of spare parts and technical components.
• Operational Discipline — Maintain firm leadership while promoting an open‑door culture.
• Workflow & Efficiency — Ensure efficient workflow and quality workmanship across all divisions.
• Reporting — Report directly to the Plant Manager, with line function to the CEO and Operations Manager.

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Cost control

Procurement

Basic computer literacy

Education

Technical or engineering qualification

Tools

Power generation systems up to 1000kVA

Engine‑driven welding systems

Inverter welding systems

Electrical tools

Pneumatic tools

Hydraulic tools

Plant & equipment rental

Job description

WORKSHOP MANAGER

Location: Boksburg / Brakpan

Industry: Power Generation, Welding Systems, Mechanical / Electrical / Hydraulic / Pneumatic Equipment

Employment Type: Permanent

Urgency: Immediate

Package: Competitive, market‑related

Introduction

Our client in Boksburg / Brakpan is seeking a highly experienced Workshop Manager to oversee a multidisciplinary technical workforce of approximately 30 staff. This role combines strong technical expertise with firm, structured managerial leadership — ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, equipment reliability and compliance with strict deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines, strong people‑management ability, and proven experience running a large technical workshop or plant environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Workforce Management — Lead and manage a team of ±30 technical staff

• Deadline Compliance — Ensure all work is completed within strict operational timeframes

• Cost Control — Manage job cards, cost allocation, and operational expenditure

• Multidisciplinary Technical Oversight — Oversee Power Generation, Welding (engine‑driven & inverter), Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Rigging divisions

• Equipment Maintenance — Ensure proper maintenance of all plant and related equipment

• Procurement Guidance — Source and guide procurement of spare parts and technical components

• Operational Discipline — Maintain firm leadership while promoting an open‑door culture

• Workflow & Efficiency — Ensure efficient workflow and quality workmanship across all divisions

• Reporting — Report directly to the Plant Manager, with line function to the CEO and Operations Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar technical managerial role

• Relevant technical or engineering qualification

• Strong technical knowledge of:

  • Power generation systems up to 1000kVA

  • Engine‑driven and inverter welding systems

  • Electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic tools

• Ability to manage job cards and cost‑control processes

• Ability to source and procure spare parts

• Basic computer literacy (essential)

• Strong managerial presence — firm, structured, and able to lead a large technical team

• Plant & equipment rental experience (advantageous)