Workshop Technical Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Diesel Mechanic Workshop Supervisor to lead a team of mechanics and technicians, ensuring the fleet stays in top condition and meets maintenance standards.

You will oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and fleet operations, emphasising safety, compliance, and accurate record-keeping for optimal uptime.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Experience managing large commercial vehicle fleets.
• Knowledge of trucks, trailers and tankers.
• Strong maintenance systems knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop staff.
• Manage fleet maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
• Implement preventative maintenance programmes.
• Monitor costs, performance and reliability.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and reports.

Skills

Heavy diesel maintenance

Fault diagnosis & troubleshooting

Workshop leadership

Preventative maintenance planning

Fleet management

Budgeting & cost control

Supplier management & negotiation

Safety & compliance

Education

Red Seal certification as a Diesel Mechanic

Job description

• Red Seal qualification as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Proven experience managing heavy commercial vehicle workshops.
• Strong knowledge of trucks, trailers, tankers and diesel mechanics.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance, repairs and fleet operations.
• Knowledge of workshop safety, roadworthiness and maintenance standards.
• Experience managing workshop budgets, suppliers and spare parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise workshop staff, including mechanics and technicians.
• Manage fleet maintenance, servicing, repairs and breakdowns.
• Implement preventative maintenance programmes to reduce downtime.
• Monitor workshop performance, maintenance costs and fleet reliability.
• Oversee fault diagnosis, repair quality and vehicle inspections.
• Manage suppliers, spare parts, contractors and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure workshop safety, cleanliness and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical reports.

Key Skills

• Strong mechanical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills.
• Heavy diesel vehicle maintenance and repair knowledge.
• Workshop leadership and team management.
• Preventative and corrective maintenance planning.
• Fleet management and asset maintenance.
• Budgeting and cost-control skills.
• Supplier management and negotiation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Performance monitoring and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification as a Diesel Mechanic.
• Proven experience managing large commercial vehicle fleets.
• Experience with trucks, trailers and tankers.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy diesel vehicles and maintenance systems.