Workshop Supervisor - Large AC Motor Refurbishment

Communicate Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a Workshop Supervisor to oversee the refurbishment, repair, assembly and testing of large AC electric motors. You will lead workshop personnel, ensure quality standards, and drive productivity to ensure timely project delivery.

The role requires a strong technical background with proven supervisory experience in a workshop setting and a focus on quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience rebuilding and refurbishing large AC electric motors.
• Strong knowledge of motor assembly and disassembly procedures.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a workshop environment.
• Experience within motor repair, refurbishment, rotating equipment, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce.
• High-performance mindset with a focus on quality and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workshop activities related to refurbishment, repair, assembly and testing of large AC electric motors.
• Supervise workshop personnel and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Drive productivity and support the successful delivery of refurbishment projects.
• Lead and develop a diverse team.

Skills

Refurbishing motors

Motor assembly/disassembly

Supervisory leadership

Motor repair/refurbishment

Problem solving

People management

Quality/excellence

Education

Red Seal Trade Test preferred

BTech/BEng/Engineering Diploma advantageous

Job description

Job Description:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee workshop activities related to the refurbishment, repair, assembly and testing of large AC electric motors. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising workshop personnel, ensuring quality standards are maintained, driving productivity, and supporting the successful delivery of refurbishment projects. This role requires a strong technical background combined with the ability to lead and develop a diverse team.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience rebuilding and refurbishing large AC electric motors
• Strong knowledge of motor assembly and disassembly procedures
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience within a workshop environment
• Experience within motor repair, refurbishment, rotating equipment, or manufacturing environments
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities
• Ability to manage and motivate a diverse workforce
• High-performance mindset with a focus on quality and operational excellence

Qualification:

• Red Seal Trade Test preferred
• BTech, BEng, Engineering Diploma or related qualification advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.