Workshop Manager

Our client

The organization is a diversified group of companies with interests in the passenger transport, freight transport, vehicle manufacturing, vehicle retail, engineering, manufacturing, financial services and property sectors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the Technical Budget.
• Oversee maintenance to the vehicle fleet.
• Manage maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment.
• Control workshop tools and equipment.
• Manage Engineering Administration functions
• Supervise Workshop Personnel and identify developmental needs.
• Ensure that the Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations are adhered to in the workshop
• Monitor Asset Register.
• Liaise with Manufacturers and Suppliers to ensure optimal service delivery.

Requirements:

• A minimum of Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent academic qualification.
• A post matric qualification in the technical / N4 engineering field.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic is a prerequisite. (Other Artisan trade qualifications will also be considered).
• At least 5-8 years working experience in heavy duty vehicle maintenance.
• At least 2 years in a management position in a unionized work environment.
• Proven track record in vehicle fleet management.
• Proficient in MSOffice software and relevant experience in Maintenance Computer systems.

Working Conditions and Competencies:

• Will be required to work long and late hours and sometimes over weekends and holidays

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the bus passenger transport industry
• Knowledge of the Technical / Engineering practices and procedures as they relate to the operation and maintenance of a large bus fleet
• Understanding of the bus operations and the inter relationship with the Technical department.
• Knowledge of the Key financial management Principles & Procedures, especially budget management
• Knowledge of Human
• Resources practices and procedures and related legislation
• Knowledge of the Labour
• Relations Act and associated company disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Knowledge of the Occupational
• Health and Safety Act
• Knowledge of stock management procedures and stores management

Skills

• Good Analytic thinking & problem-solving skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Ability to present and display sound judgement
• Attention to detail
• Diagnostic Ability
• Good Verbal / Written
• Communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Good Project Management skills
• Ability to build relationships with external parties
• Negotiation Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, other)

Attributes

• Sharp business acumen
• Must have a hands-on approach
• Results orientation
• Quality orientated
• Service orientated
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Assertive
• Profit orientation
• Assertive and not easily swayed
• Willing to work long hours when necessary
• Attention to detail
• Decisiveness
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Tolerance for Diversity
• Fairness in handling employees
• Honesty, reliability and punctuality
• Good work ethics
• Safety conscious
• Proactive
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stress tolerant

Cost to Company:

Market Related