Workshop Manager (Electrical)

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected electrical engineering firm in Newcastle is seeking a Workshop Manager (Electrical) with over a decade of experience in armature winding and rotating equipment repairs. The role entails overseeing workshop operations, mentoring a skilled team, ensuring technical excellence, and maintaining client satisfaction in a high-volume setting. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership abilities and experience in managing electrical workshop functions, with a technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or a Trade Test.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in an electrical workshop focusing on armature winding and repairs.
• Proven leadership experience at the foreman, supervisor, or manager level.
• Valid driver's license, preferably Code 14.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in a busy electrical workshop.
• Lead and mentor a technical workshop team.
• Engage with clients for diagnosis and quotes while ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Client Interaction

Fault Analysis

Education

Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or Trade Test

Tools

MS Office

Workshop job-tracking systems

Job description

Workshop Manager (Electrical) – Amajuba District / Newcastle.

An opportunity for an experienced Workshop Manager (Electrical) is available for permanent employment based in Majuba Region / Amajuba District.

A respected electrical engineering firm—renowned for its decades-long legacy in rewinding, overhauling, and repairing electric motors, generators, transformers, and rotating machinery—is seeking a hands-on, technically astute Workshop Manager to lead a high-performance team in their KZN facility.

This opportunity is ideal for a mature, seasoned professional with deep experience in armature winding, industrial electrical maintenance, and managing skilled artisans in a high-volume, customer-focused workshop environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As Workshop Manager, you will:

• Oversee the daily operations of a busy armature winding and electrical workshop.
• Lead and mentor a team of winders, fitters, and technicians.
• Ensure technical excellence, turnaround efficiency, and quality workmanship on all projects.
• Engage directly with clients to diagnose faults, provide quotations, and uphold service excellence.
• Drive workshop productivity while ensuring compliance with ISO standards, safety protocols, and electrical repair best practices.

Technical Management:

• Supervise the repair and rewinding of AC/DC motors, alternators, coils, transformers, and rotating equipment.
• Fault-finding and failure analysis.
• Set quality control benchmarks; inspect all final outputs.

People & Operations:

• Lead a multiskilled team across various workshop disciplines.
• Delegate tasks, set job cards, manage turnaround times.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce SHEQ compliance.

Customer & Commercial Interface:

• Liaise with regional clients (industries: mining, municipal, industrial).
• Prepare estimates, quotations, and job reports.
• Ensure clear communication, minimal downtime, and lasting client satisfaction.

Inventory & Procurement:

• Manage stock levels of copper, insulation, varnishes, bearings, and spare parts.
• Oversee tool calibrations, equipment maintenance, and procurement workflows.

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ experience in an electrical workshop, specifically armature winding and rotating equipment repairs.
• Proven leadership of a workshop team (foreman/supervisor/manager level).
• Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or Trade Test (Armature Winder, Electrician, Fitter, etc.).
• Strong client interaction, quotation, and fault analysis experience.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 14 is advantageous).
• Proficient in MS Office and workshop job-tracking systems.
• Relocation candidates welcome to apply.