Workshop Manager (Agro-industrial)

Gladys Synergies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An agro-industrial company seeks a Workshop Manager in Lubumbashi to lead and develop mechanics and technicians. Responsibilities include managing workshop activities for agricultural and heavy vehicles, planning maintenance programs, and training staff on safety procedures. Candidates should have experience in agricultural workshops, strong management skills, and be fluent in English. The position offers a competitive salary of 4,500 USD net per month, full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in searching and verifying spare parts using online catalogues.
• Strong organizational skills for managing high-volume stock.
• Experience in agricultural or mechanical workshops is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all workshop activities for agricultural machinery and vehicles.
• Plan and control maintenance programs.
• Lead, supervise, and develop workshop staff.
• Train staff on machinery and safety procedures.
• Monitor performance and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Proven experience in identifying spare parts

Solid management skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience in agricultural workshops

Fluent in English

Good mastery of Excel

Job description

General Information

• Job Reference: W33V6Y76
• Title: Workshop Manager (Agro-industrial) - Lubumbashi
• Main missions: Responsible for leading, supervising, and developing mechanics, electricians, welders, tyre technicians, and apprentices
• Type of contract: Temporary
• Sector: Agro-industrial
• Salary: 4500 USD net per month
• Work location: Lubumbashi, DRC
• Capacity: Full time

Company / Background

Our client, one of the leading agro-industrial companies in the DRC, is seeking a Workshop Manager for its Lubumbashi farm.

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for leading, supervising, and developing mechanics, electricians, welders, tyre technicians, and apprentices. He also is expected to implement and enforce workshop standards, procedures, and best practices.

Missions & Responsibilities

• Manage all workshop activities for agricultural machinery, earth-moving equipment, trucks, trailers, and light vehicles
• Plan, schedule, and control preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Implement and enforce workshop standards, procedures, and best practices
• Lead, supervise, and develop mechanics, electricians, welders, tyre technicians, and apprentices
• Train staff on machinery, tools, safety procedures, and maintenance standards
• Monitor performance and provide technical guidance and mentoring
• Maintain accurate equipment registers, service records, and breakdown reports
• Investigate recurring breakdowns and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Control workshop inventory and minimize downtime caused by parts shortages
• Monitor maintenance costs, repair budgets, and fuel-related mechanical issues

Required profile

• Proven experience in searching, identifying, and verifying spare parts using online catalogues, manufacturer databases, and digital parts manuals (CLAAS, John Deere, etc.)
• Solid management skills
• Strong organizational skills for managing high-volume stock
• Experience in agricultural or mechanical workshops, especially with heavy-equipment parts
• Fluent in English
• Good mastery of Excel

Contact

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