Workshop Manager

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A client company in Gqeberha seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee maintenance and repairs of trucks and equipment. Responsibilities include managing workshop activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical knowledge, leadership skills, and proven management experience. The role is crucial for maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or similar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy-duty trucks, industrial machinery, and hydraulics.
• Good leadership and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of all company trucks and transport vehicles.
• Manage servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe, reliable working condition.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Leadership

Staff management

Health and safety regulations

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 04/15/2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team.

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of allcompany trucks and transport vehicles.
• Manage servicing, repairs, and preventativemaintenance of the processing equipment and associated machinery.
• Ensure all equipment is in safe, reliableworking condition at all times.
• Maintain detailed service and repair recordsfor all vehicles and machinery.
• Develop and implement preventativemaintenance schedules for trucks and plant equipment.
• Minimise breakdowns and downtime throughproactive planning.
• Monitor and track equipment performance andidentify recurring issues.
• Supervise daily workshop activities andworkflow.
• Allocate tasks to mechanics, technicians, andworkshop staff.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently, withindeadlines, and to quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safeworkshop environment.
• Supervise, train, and develop workshop staff.
• Manage attendance, discipline, andperformance of workshop employees.
• Ensure staff comply with company policies andsafety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safetyregulations.
• Enforce safe working practices, especiallywhen working with heavy machinery and processing equipment.
• Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Ensure proper use of PPE at all times.
• Monitor workshop expenses, including parts,labour, and external services.
• Control costs without compromising safetyorquality.
• Source and procure parts and services atcompetitive prices.
• Manage contractors and quotes
• Manage and respond to breakdowns of trucksand plant equipment.
• Ensure quick turnaround times to minimiseoperational disruptions.
• Coordinate external service providers whenrequired.
• Ensure all vehicles are roadworthy and complywith legal requirements.
• Maintain records for inspections, licences, and compliance audits.
• Prepare reports on workshop performance,downtime, and maintenance costs.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager orsimilar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge of heavy-dutytrucks, industrial machinery and hydraulics.
• Good leadership and staff management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meetdeadlines.
• May require overtime and standby forbreakdowns