Workshop Manager

Joubert & Associates; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Joubert & Associates in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and cost-effective operation of the workshop. You will lead the workshop team, plan and monitor work, and ensure quality and compliance across maintenance and repairs.

The role requires strong leadership, maintenance planning, fault-finding and safety awareness, with a track record in coordinating resources, controlling costs, and delivering on time.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ managerial experience in an engineering or maintenance environment.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance planning, fault-finding, repair processes and quality control.
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Computer literate and proficient with basic software tools.
• Strong planning, organising, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the workshop.
• Lead the workshop team, plan and monitor work, allocate priorities.
• Monitor progress, productivity, workmanship and turnaround times.
• Ensure maintenance, repair, inspection and testing meet requirements.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and housekeeping standards.
• Plan preventive maintenance and minimise downtime.
• Manage tools, spares, consumables and stock levels.
• Review job cards, quotations, parts usage and labour hours.
• Control expenditure and support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.
• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, contractors and customers.
• Investigate breakdowns and quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on operations and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Organising

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Occupational safety knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Our client, situated in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape, is currently looking for an experienced and hands-on Workshop Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of its workshop. The successful candidate will lead the workshop team, plan and monitor work, maintain quality standards, control resources, and ensure that equipment and machinery are serviced and repaired within agreed timeframes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operation of the workshop and allocate work according to priorities, available resources and required completion dates

• Supervise, guide and develop artisans and technicians

• Monitor job progress, productivity, workmanship, and turnaround times

• Ensure all maintenance, repair, inspection, and testing activities meet company, manufacturer and legal requirements

• Implement and enforce health, safety, environmental and housekeeping standards

• Plan and monitor preventative maintenance and minimise equipment downtime

• Manage workshop tools, equipment, spares, consumables and stock levels

• Review job cards, quotations, parts usage, labour hours and completed work and analyse trends in this regard

• Control workshop expenditure and support budgeting and cost-saving initiatives

• Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, contractors and customers as required

• Investigate breakdowns, recurring faults, and quality concerns / incidents and implement corrective action in this regard

• Maintain accurate records and prepare operational, maintenance, safety, and performance reports

Minimum requirements:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience

• At least 5 years’ managerial experience within an Engineering / Maintenance environment

• Sound knowledge of maintenance planning, fault-finding, repair processes and quality control

• Working knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements

• Computer literate

• Strong planning, organising, problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

• Valid driver’s licence

• Ability to work under pressure and respond to operational requirements when necessary

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team development

• Operational planning and coordination

• Technical judgement and attention to detail

• Safety and quality focus

• Cost and resource management

• Accountability and customer service

The company offers market related remuneration and benefits, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.