Technical Manager

5 months ago


Westmead, South Africa You Choose Recruit Full time

A well established dealership of commercial vehicles supplying quality brands to industries across KwaZulu-Natal and beyond, is looking for a Technical Manager to join their team. The company offers a wide range of professional services under one roof, for medium, heavy and extra heavy commercial vehicles, after-sales backup and genuine quality parts.
- **JOB REQUIRMENTS**:_
- The ideal applicant will possess the following:

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- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Qualified Artisan or Engineering qualification
- 8-10 Years working experience in a technical environment
- At least 5 years in a Management position, which includes managing a large staff compliment.
- A tertiary qualification in Road Transport Management will be an advantage.
- Proven track record of successfully managing a large workshop with commercial vehicles
- **JOB OUTPUTS**_
- Manage and control the complete technical function in the Business Unit and ensure deadlines and quality and budget standards are met.
- Ensure the effective management and maintenance of facilities, tools and equipment.
- Manage and develop/train Technical Personnel.
- Compile and manage the Department budget and targets within prescribed parameters and standards
- Directly manage and control warranty/maintenance processes/systems and audits
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act in the Workshop.
- Manage Service and Maintenance of all customer’s fleets
- Manage and control all service level/quality requirements by the respective OEM’s
- **WORKING CONDITIONS**_
- Will be required to travel within the company’s operational area.
- Will be required to work long and late hours as and when required._**COMPETENCIES**_

**KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED**
- Knowledge of the commercial vehicle / transport industry.
- Background to the truck industry structures and best practices.
- Knowledge of the Technical / Engineering practices and procedures as they relate to the operation and maintenance of a commercial fleet.
- Understanding of the workshop operations and the inter-relationship with the other departments.
- Knowledge of the Key financial management Principles & Procedures, especially budget development and 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 REQUIRED**
- 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)
- **ATTITUDE/CAPABILITY**_
- 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 tolerance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- technical working: 8 years (preferred)


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