Workshop Manager / Diesel Mechanic

Craven Cottage CC; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC in Oos-Kaap, South Africa, is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic to maintain the reserve's fleet of vehicles. The successful candidate will oversee the workshop operations, ensuring quality maintenance, supervising staff, and contributing towards sustainability goals.

A recognized diesel mechanic qualification and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience are required. Proficiency in English and Afrikaans is essential, along with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working on diesel vehicles.
• Experience in general maintenance of water pumps and other machinery.
• Experience in a supervisory/people management role.
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the reserve’s fleet of vehicles, ensuring preventative and ad hoc maintenance.
• Supervise and train workshop staff.
• Manage workshop operations effectively within budgets.
• Maintain a neat and organized workshop.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Recognized qualification as a diesel mechanic

Job description

Duties

• Maintenance of the reserve’s fleet of vehicles, including preventative and ad hoc maintenance
• Ordering of parts and ensuring their timely delivery
• Maintenance of a neat and organized workshop with an adequate stock of frequently used spares
• Supervision and training of workshop staff
• Contribution towards sustainability goals by constantly seeking ways to make vehicle and workshop operations more environmentally friendly
• Repairs and maintenance of gate motors and solar and electrical water pumps
• Effective financial management of workshop operations through the administration and recording of orders, stock control and working within agreed budgets
• Record-keeping of vehicle service schedules and other related administrative tasks
• Ensuring quality and care of workshop equipment and products in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Other duties as may be requested by the Reserve Manager

Requirements

• Recognized qualification as a diesel mechanic
• Minimum 3 years of experience working on diesel vehicles
• Experience in general maintenance of water pumps and other machinery
• Experience in a supervisory/people management role
• Passion for vehicles
• General ability to problem-solve and fix things
• Keen attention to detail
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Computer literacy