Johannesburg: Workshop Manager posted by Fidelity Services Group

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to join our team at the Robertville Branch in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for controlling and efficiently managing our company vehicles, overseeing repairs and maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the whole vehicle fleet and workshop with an objective of reducing costs whilst rendering adequate vehicles and support for operations and clients.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures pertaining to the vehicles and drivers are adhered to.
• Drive compliance with contemporary transport-related legislation.
• Implement compliance measures in line with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
• Control workshops and staff, ensuring that costs in vehicle repairs are controlled via proper authorization.
• Manage capex and asset requirements.
• Ensure that accidents are properly investigated and appropriate action is taken.
• Oversee the repairs and maintenance of Company vehicles.
• Book vehicles for services and warranty repairs.
• Follow up on spares ordered for the mechanics.
• Ensure workshop opening and closing daily, timeously, and if required.
• Assist with any repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Record and report comebacks on vehicles.
• Maintain vehicle service history files accurately.
• Attend weekly meetings (crime meeting, accident meetings, operational meetings etc.).
• Attend weekly vehicle inspections and provide feedback.
• Spot check on vehicles to ensure the quality of the mechanics’ work is maintained.

Requirements

• No Criminal Record
• Minimum of Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license without endorsements and own transport essential
• Minimum 3+ years Workshop management experience
• Minimum 3+ years experience in managing a large fleet
• Minimum 3+ years mechanical experience in both diesel and petrol vehicles
• Very good understanding of Workshop Consumables and vehicle parts
• Computer skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Working Knowledge of SAP advantageous

Qualifications

• None specified

Salary & Benefits

• Salary details not specified (if mentioned, please add the actual salary amount)

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