Workshop Manager - Malalane at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Manager responsible for the repair of plant, machinery and equipment, and quality control of work and processes. The Workshop Manager manages the workshop supervisors, and ensures overall optimum performance of technicians and artisans. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (trade papers essential)
• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4, Diploma / NQF level 6 Mechanical Engineering tertiary 
• Up to 5 years’ experience in a management role

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage the workshop team
• Develop and maintain a sound relationship with workshop and operations staff and suppliers
• Manage the fleet maintenance programme
• Manage the budget vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels
• Manage stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment
• Working knowledge of maintaining a haulage fleet comprising of trucks trailers and loading equipment
• Mentor and coach the workshop team