Workshop Manager - Talent Pool

Morgan Motor Group; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Morgan Motor Group in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Workshop Manager to oversee the Service Department, ensuring profitable operations and high service quality. You will ensure targets are met and maintain standards across the workshop.

You will lead and develop a workshop team, coordinate workflow, liaise with OEMs, and drive customer satisfaction through effective housekeeping and operations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12; tertiary qualification in a relevant field will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience as a Workshop Manager or Service Manager within the motor industry
• Strong management and leadership capabilities
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to drive performance and achieve targets
• Excellent analytical, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver’s licence
• Clear criminal record

Responsibilities

• Ensure service quality standards and profitability targets are consistently achieved
• Plan, manage, and control workshop workflow to maximise efficiency and productivity
• Address and resolve all workshop‑related operational issues
• Liaise with OEMs to ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and requirements
• Develop and implement marketing and operational strategies to grow workshop performance
• Lead, motivate, and manage the workshop team to foster a high-performance culture
• Ensure overall cleanliness, organisation, and housekeeping of the workshop at all times

Skills

Management & leadership

Analytical thinking

Planning & problem-solving

Self-motivated

Valid driver’s licence

Clear criminal record

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Workshop Manager – Motor Industry - Main Purpose of the Position

The Workshop Manager will be responsible for the effective and profitable operation of the Service Department. This role ensures that manufacturer and dealership targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of service quality and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will also be accountable for the overall management, performance, and housekeeping of the workshop.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Grade 12 (tertiary qualification in a relevant field will be advantageous)
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience as a Workshop Manager or Service Manager within the motor industry
• Strong management and leadership capabilities
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to drive performance and achieve targets
• Excellent analytical, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driver’s licence
• Clear criminal record

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure service quality standards and profitability targets are consistently achieved
• Plan, manage, and control workshop workflow to maximise efficiency and productivity
• Address and resolve all workshop‑related operational issues
• Liaise with OEMs to ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and requirements
• Develop and implement marketing and operational strategies to grow workshop performance
• Lead, motivate, and manage the workshop team to foster a high-performance culture
• Ensure overall cleanliness, organisation, and housekeeping of the workshop at all times