Workshop Manager

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of a large fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment, including yellow metal. This hands-on leadership role focuses on fleet availability, safety, and efficient workshop operations.

You will manage day-to-day workshop activities, supervise staff, enforce health and safety standards, and drive preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a workshop in the construction, mining, plant, or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance and yellow metal machinery.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and workshop administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant technical qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of the full fleet, including yellow metal equipment.
• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Supervise and support workshop staff and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Control workshop costs, parts inventory, and equipment maintenance records.

Skills

Workshop management

Leadership

Fleet maintenance

Preventative maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Technical qualification

Tools

Preventative maintenance systems

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a large fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment, including yellow metal. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring maximum fleet availability, maintaining high safety standards, and managing workshop operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the workshop.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of the full fleet, including yellow metal equipment.
• Plan and schedule preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Supervise and support workshop staff and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Control workshop costs, parts inventory, and equipment maintenance records.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience managing a workshop in the construction, mining, plant, or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance and yellow metal machinery.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and workshop administration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant technical qualification will be advantageous.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Your CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. Candidates are also welcome to submit their CVs directly to [e-mail] or register on our website at https://www.profilepersonnel.co.za/vacancies/ for consideration for future roles.