Workshop Manager

6 days ago

Cape Town, South Africa WASTE CARRIERS Full time

Workshop Manager Job at Waste Carriers
- Airport Industria, Western Cape

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the workshop.
- Manage the maintenance of the entire fleet of vehicles, trucks, trailers etc.
- Lead and manage the productivity and efficiency of all workshop activities
- Ensure that the machinery, equipment and tools are regularly checked
- Planning of department needs with the Director as well as the effective execution of the said planning
- Manage attendance and timekeeping by executing all administrative processes required i.e. time sheets of employees, leave, completing of daily attendance registers
- Liaise with HR in terms of any concerns, issues or disciplinary management of staff
- Monitor quality and efficiency of teams work programs and report any issues or possible improvements to the Director
- Manage the even distribution of overtime between the team
- Assist with the creation of the bill of materials and records of the parts used on the fleet
- Estimate costs and time required for repair or maintenance of the vehicle/trucks and trailers
- Investigate breakdowns and provide accurate feedback
- Review training requirements of the workshop staff and report back to the Director
- Ensure the preventive maintenance program remains relevant to the current fleet and raise any recommendations to the Director
- Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Any other tasks, as agreed with the Director, suited to this level of leadership, as and when required

Qualifying Criteria
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic Red Seal Trade Test certificate
- Code 14 Drivers License and valid PDP
- Previous management or leadership experience
- Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience
- Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel)
- Strong administrative ability
- Experience working with an Electronic Maintenance system
- Knowledgeable on the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Sound communication skills (understand, read and write English)

Qualifying Attributes:

- Strength to handle materials and tools (physically fit)
- Must be of sober habits
- Hands on practical approach to the job
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Display a professional work approach
- Result-driven
- Logical and detail orientated
- Excellent standards in execution
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

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