Workshop Manager

Goscor Earthmoving; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Service Manager to lead their workshop and service department. This role involves driving technical excellence, managing a team of technicians, and ensuring top-notch customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for staff leadership, project execution, and maintaining high standards of health and safety. If you have a passion for service management and a strong technical background in Earthmoving Equipment, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in service management for Earthmoving Equipment.
• Must be computer literate and able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the service team to ensure high performance.
• Provide technical support and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diesel / Earthmoving Equipment trade certificate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The successful candidate will drive and deliver all service and technical aspects of the business, delivering optimum profitability through excellent customer service standards.

He / She will provide technical and diagnostic expertise within the workshop & service department, advising and directing technicians on best practice methodologies for machine checks, repairs, and servicing as per customer requirements.

Responsibilities :

Staff Leadership and Performance Management

Recruit, mentor, and develop the service team, nurturing an environment where they can excel through encouragement and empowerment.

Ensure effective communication of relevant information between departments.

Manage and control all service processes.

Hold and attend weekly production meetings.

Conduct toolbox talks with service staff.

Keep senior management updated on the workshop process.

Address and coordinate subordinates' training requirements and development.

Service / Project Execution

Provide instructions on carrying out diagnostic work and support technicians.

Advise and support technicians on technical matters, ensuring they complete the required training set out by our OEM.

Cooperate in machine care and safety whilst working on machines.

Fulfill SHEQ & ISO responsibilities for the service department, ensuring a clean and tidy environment.

Ensure machines are tested and returned to customers after service in a neat and clean condition.

Ensure diagnosis leads to the most cost-effective and accurate remedy to the fault or customer complaint.

Complete all necessary forms and documentation included in the company's SOPs.

Act as custodian of all machine service and parts manuals.

Draft and prepare any reports required.

Ensure effective communication with staff, across departments, customers, and service providers.

Delegate and direct service tasks; monitor the progress of all current and pending projects.

Take ownership of customer issues and follow problems through to resolution.

Ensure service procedures, policies, and standards are followed within the department.

Assist in the resolution of disputes with customers / subcontractors on site.

Consistently deliver incredible customer service experiences by offering knowledge, advice, and answering questions and concerns.

Act as the highest source of information for all service, inventory, and product-knowledge concerns and work process matters (for both employees and customers).

Implement and maintain company health and safety and quality standards.

Business Planning and Budgeting

Assist with the control of service department expenditure and selection of service providers.

Achieve departmental budget requirements and national service KPIs.

Qualifications and Competencies Required :

Grade 12 or equivalent.

Must have a Diesel / Earthmoving Equipment trade or related trade test certificate.

Valid Driver's license.

At least five years relevant post-trade qualified experience.

Must have experience in service management, specifically working on Earthmoving Equipment.

Candidate must be computer literate (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

Technical aptitude.

Must be able to communicate with staff and customers at all levels.

Must adhere to all SHE requirements.

Well-disciplined and self-motivated.

Ability to balance strategic and operational involvement.

Good written and verbal communication in both English and Afrikaans languages where necessary.

NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All applications (complete CV) must be submitted no later than close of business on Friday 05 October .

Email :

• Ref : GEE 09 / 24 / 99.

The Goscor Group believes in transparency in the recruitment process, benefiting both the applicant and the broader Group.

Reference checks will be performed on all applicants currently employed within Goscor / Bud should they apply for this role.

These checks will be performed solely at management's discretion and may involve discussions with your direct line manager and / or other management (where relevant / necessary).

Should you not consent to this, Goscor reserves the right not to take your application further.

The Goscor Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status.

By applying for this position, you agree to your personal information being processed and verified where applicable by the recruiting company or its agents.

Should you not hear from us after two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.