Workshop Manager: Lead a High-Impact Service Team

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking a Workshop Manager for a client in Pinetown, South Africa. You will lead daily workshop operations, manage service staff and technicians, and drive improvements in process and safety.

The role requires strong planning and leadership abilities, with a proactive approach to optimise WIP, costs and customer satisfaction. You will align with dealer standards and customer expectations to deliver reliable service.

Qualifications

• Matric and minimum 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong planning and leadership skills.
• Confident and proactive approach to anticipate issues and requirements.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations and staff performance.
• Minimise WIP and manage time and productivity targets.
• Coordinate service sales, spare parts activity, and warranty procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health and environment standards (HSE).
• Monitor costs, budgets, and KPI performance; report on results.

Skills

Planning and leadership

Team player

Confident and proactive approach

Education

Matric

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking a Workshop Manager for a client in Pinetown, South Africa. You will lead daily workshop operations, manage service staff and technicians, and drive improvements in process and safety.

The role requires strong planning and leadership abilities, with a proactive approach to optimise WIP, costs and customer satisfaction. You will align with dealer standards and customer expectations to deliver reliable service.