Workshop Technical Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd. is seeking an experienced workshop supervisor for heavy commercial fleets based in Gauteng. You will lead workshop staff, manage workloads and maintenance schedules to keep trucks, trailers and tankers roadworthy.

You will oversee fleet servicing, repairs and breakdowns, monitor downtime and maintenance costs, and manage spare parts, suppliers and budgets. Strong diagnostic skills and leadership are essential to drive safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of trucks, trailers and tankers.
• Experience with fleet maintenance systems and workshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop staff, workloads and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee fleet servicing, repairs and breakdowns.
• Monitor fleet performance, downtime and maintenance costs.
• Manage spare parts, suppliers and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure vehicle safety, roadworthiness and workshop compliance.

Skills

Mechanical fault diagnosis and trouble

Workshop management and planning

Preventative maintenance

Fleet and asset management

Staff leadership

Maintenance scheduling

Supplier management

Technical reporting

Tools

Fleet maintenance systems

Job description

• Experience managing heavy commercial vehicle fleets.
• Strong knowledge of diesel mechanics and vehicle diagnostics.
• Experience in preventative maintenance, repairs and cost control.
• Knowledge of fleet safety and roadworthiness standards.
• Proven workshop leadership and staff management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workshop staff, workloads and maintenance schedules.
• Oversee fleet servicing, repairs and breakdowns.
• Monitor fleet performance, downtime and maintenance costs.
• Manage spare parts, suppliers and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure vehicle safety, roadworthiness and workshop compliance.

Key Skills

• Mechanical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Workshop management and operational planning.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Fleet and asset management.
• Staff leadership, coaching and supervision.
• Maintenance scheduling and cost control.
• Supplier management and negotiation.
• Technical reporting and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial vehicle maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of trucks, trailers and tankers.
• Experience with fleet maintenance systems and workshop operations.