Workshop Manager

ESG Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the safe, efficient day‑to‑day operation of a steel fabrication workshop serving the mining and mobile underground mining equipment industry.

The role requires at least 5 years' experience in steel fabrication workshop management, strong leadership, planning and problem‑solving skills, and a proven track record in quality assurance and safety compliance. You will lead a skilled team to meet production, quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience managing a steel fabrication workshop.
• Experience in mining mobile equipment manufacturing: welding, boilermaking, CNC machining, fitting, assembly.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and components used in mobile underground mining equipment.
• Excellent planning, organisational and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient day‑to‑day running of the production workshop.
• Ensure all quality assurance and quality control processes are followed.
• Coordinate production activities and oversee department heads to meet customer delivery deadlines.
• Enforce workshop workflow structures, processes and procedures across all departments.
• Ensure plant and equipment are properly maintained and available for production.
• Participate in technical problem‑solving, investigations and development activities.
• Ensure all workshop health and safety procedures and protocols are adhered to.
• Maintain high‑quality workmanship through incoming and outgoing inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Lead and motivate workshop teams to achieve production, quality and delivery targets.

Skills

Workshop management

Welding

Boilermaking

CNC Machining

Fitting

Assembly

Hydraulics

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Workshop Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and productive day‑to‑day operation of a steel fabrication and manufacturing workshop servicing the mining and mobile underground mining equipment industry.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience managing a steel fabrication workshop.
• Proven experience in manufacturing processes for mining mobile equipment, including:
  • Welding
  • Boilermaking
  • CNC Machining
  • Fitting
  • Assembly
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and components/supplies used in mobile underground mining equipment.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Strong technical problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and people‑management skills.
• Strong character with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, accountable and able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient day‑to‑day running of the production workshop.
• Ensure all quality assurance and quality control processes, procedures and work structures are consistently followed.
• Coordinate production activities and oversee department heads to ensure jobs are completed according to customer delivery deadlines.
• Enforce workshop workflow structures, processes and procedures across all departments.
• Ensure plant and equipment are properly maintained and available for production.
• Participate in technical problem‑solving, investigations and research & development activities.
• Ensure all workshop health and safety procedures and protocols are strictly adhered to.
• Maintain high‑quality workmanship through effective incoming and outgoing inspections of parts and assemblies.
• Lead and motivate workshop teams to achieve production, quality and delivery targets.