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Workshop Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
24 September 2026 (22 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
To manage the day-to-day operations of the workshop ensuring that company vehicles plant machinery and equipment are maintained serviced and repaired efficiently and safely while minimising downtime and controlling maintenance costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily workshop operations and allocate work to mechanics technicians and workshop staff.
- Plan and monitor preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
- Ensure servicing is conducted according to manufacturer and company requirements.
- Monitor the condition and availability of company vehicles plant and equipment.
- Maintain accurate service repair and maintenance records.
- Identify recurring mechanical issues and recommend corrective action.
- Coordinate responses to breakdowns and prioritise urgent repairs.
- Liaise with Site Agents and Operations regarding equipment availability.
- Arrange external repairs and specialist services where required.
- Monitor workshop stock and spare parts and ensure proper issuing and recording.
- Review repair quotations and monitor maintenance expenditure.
- Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs without compromising safety or quality.
- Ensure workshop employees follow health and safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
- Supervise workshop employees allocate duties and identify training requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Trade qualification preferably Diesel Mechanic Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic or a related qualification.
- Minimum 5 years relevant workshop experience including supervisory or management experience.
- Experience with construction plant heavy vehicles or earthmoving equipment.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems.
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic knowledge.
- Valid drivers licence.
- Experience managing workshop staff and maintenance budgets.
Key Competencies
- Mechanical and technical knowledge
- Workshop planning and organisation
- Leadership
- Problem-solving and diagnostics
- Cost control
- Health and safety awareness
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
Key Performance Areas / KPIs
- Plant and vehicle availability
- Breakdown response and repair turnaround
- Preventative maintenance compliance
- Workshop productivity
- Maintenance cost control
- Parts and stock control
- Workshop health and safety compliance
- Accuracy of maintenance records
