Workshop Manager

Communicate Recruitment · Travel required · 10 days ago
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$48k – $60k per year (gross)
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First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026. Communicate Recruitment scores D on the Alion truth index.

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Communicate Recruitment

Founded in 1981, Communicate Recruitment (operating as a division of ADvTECH Resourcing) is a human resources consulting and recruitment enterprise. Headquartered in Johannesburg (Sunninghill), South Africa, with regional offices nationwide, the company specializes in specialist talent acquisition across finance, IT, digital, and engineering sectors. By combining niche sector expertise and comprehensive candidate vetting - including qualification, background, and credit verification - with permanent, contract, and temporary placement models, the organization enables commercial enterprises, multinational corporations, and job seekers across South Africa and the African continent to fill specialized technical roles, accelerate executive search, and optimize human capital management.
communicate.co.za · HQ: Johannesburg, South Africa · Recruiting & Staffing · Human Resources · 201-500 employees · Est. 1981
Reference: CTE028932-Matth-1

We are looking for an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee workshop operations, manage technical teams and ensure the efficient maintenance, repair and servicing of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership ability and experience managing workshop workflows, budgets, inventory and operational performance. Duties & Responsibilities
Job Description:
  • Oversee daily workshop operations, managing technicians, mechanics, auto-electricians and other workshop personnel
  • Allocate workloads, coordinate repair schedules and monitor productivity to ensure work is completed within deadlines
  • Manage the maintenance, servicing and repair of heavy-duty vehicles, hydraulic systems and industrial or mobile equipment
  • Provide technical guidance and assist with complex fault-finding and troubleshooting when required
  • Ensure quality standards, health and safety procedures and workshop compliance requirements are maintained
  • Manage inventory, spare parts and procurement, including supplier negotiations, pricing and service agreements
  • Review quotations, manage workshop budgets and monitor operational costs
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, service reports and asset documentation
  • Manage customer relationships, address technical queries and resolve service-related issues
  • Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal departments to coordinate workshop requirements
  • Identify training requirements and develop the technical capabilities of workshop personnel
  • Oversee workshop performance across multiple branches and conduct periodic site visits
Skills & Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in the maintenance and management of heavy-duty vehicles, equipment or machinery
  • Experience with truck fleet maintenance, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, road construction equipment, agricultural equipment or earthmoving machinery
  • Previous experience managing a workshop or technical maintenance team
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance and repair procedures
  • Experience managing workshop budgets, procurement, inventory and supplier relationships
  • Strong leadership, staff management and problem-solving abilities
  • Good organisational, communication and customer service skills
  • Computer literacy, with experience using maintenance management, asset management or online scheduling systems advantageous
  • Sound understanding of health and safety regulations and workshop quality standards
  • Willingness to travel between branches and conduct periodic field visits (approximately 20%)
  • Physically able to oversee workshop activities, including working around heavy components and equipment
Qualifications:
  • Formal qualification in Diesel Mechanics or Automotive Mechanics
  • Additional management or supervisory training will be advantageous
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.


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