Workshop Manager

Reinhardt Transport; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical services company in Middelburg is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee daily workshop activities, manage maintenance of the fleet, and lead a team. Candidates should have a suitable industry qualification and 4–5 years of experience in a similar role. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate in Afrikaans and English are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• 4 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of Suppliers Agreements and Reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the workshop including job allocation.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Report to the Group Technical Manager on workshop performance.

Skills

Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Microsoft Office

Read and write in Afrikaans and English

Strong leadership qualities

High level of technical expertise

Excellent Human Relations and team player

Education

Suitable industry related qualification

Grade 12 (Matric)

Job description

A career opportunity exists at RTG TECHNICAL SERVICES , MIDDELBURG for the position of :

WORKSHOP MANAGER

The Workshop Manager is a key member of the Management team accountable for the maintenance of the fleet, and will be responsible for the following, not all inclusive.

Job Summary

• Manage the daily activities of the workshop such as job allocation and job flow in the workshop including schedule and labour allocation.
• Co-ordination of resources (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage the maintenance of the fleet.
• Manage stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment, in accordance with consignment agreements.
• Ensure daily perpetual stock takes are done by staff.
• Assist with quoting, materials purchasing and quality checks.
• Ensure correct documentation is kept for all work done in the workshop, including job cards etc.
• Ensure checks are done between Job card, Part requisitions, Syspro processing before invoicing.
• Manage the workshop team, including their performance, training and development.
• Develop and maintain a sound relationship with operations staff and suppliers.
• Ensure daily maintenance and updates of the workshop application to optimize functionality and efficiency.
• Manage the fleet maintenance programme in line with technical standards.
• Do spot-check inspections on vehicles to see that repairs, maintenance and breakdown prevention is performed to set standards.
• Ensure compliance of the workshop with all Health and Safety legislation and standards
• Analyse breakdown, service and incident trends, suggest and implement corrective actions and improvements.
• Reporting to the Group Technical Manager on workshop performance, product related deviations, and all technical related actions, tasks and deadlines.
• Signing off supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Maintaining of small tool / asset register.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Microsoft Office
• Read and write in Afrikaans and English, with strong documentation and good communication skills
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license (applicants without a driver’s license will not be considered)
• Suitable industry related qualification, with 4 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of Suppliers Agreements and Reconciliation
• Must have strong leadership qualities and have the ability to manage Company Policies
• High level of technical expertise. Must be able to support the foreman and assist with diagnostics
• Excellent Human Relations and team player, with a confident and pro-active approach to anticipate issues and requirements
• Physically fit, high attention to detail
• No criminal record

Remuneration

To be discussed in the interview

Applications will close on Friday, 10 October 2025 at the close of business