UNITRANS WORKSHOP MANAGER

WORKSHOP MANAGER
DETAILS
Closing Date
2024/03/15
Reference Number
UNI240301-3
Job TitleWorkshop ManagerBusiness Unit / DivisionIndustrialContractWorkshop – BrackenfellJob Type ClassificationPermanent – NormalLocation – Town / CityCape Town, BrackenfellLocation – ProvinceWestern CapeLocation – CountrySouth AfricaJob Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Manager to manage the fleet maintenance programme, budget vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels; manage stores stock levels; purchase of replacement parts and equipment. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements
• NQF level 4 • Diploma / Degree in Transportation or equivalent. • A Diesel Mechanic qualification will be an advantage. • At least 10 years experience in Fleet Management in a technical or a similar environment • Must be in possession of a B class driver’s license. • Possession of a class EC driver’s license would be an added advantage • Exposure to Labour Relations Management • Computer literacy – MS Excel and MS Word • SHEQ standards and requirements • Ability to monitor vehicle utilization and control of maintenance • Exposure to fabrication technologies (boiler making / welding) • Extensive and an in-depth knowledge of maintenance philosophies for a varied range of automotive and materials handling equipment, specifically: • Service scheduling and planning • Tooling • Cost and quality control • Budgeting and forecasting • Knowledge of preventative maintenance programmes • Knowledge of bulk cement discharge pumps • Able to communicate • Able to work under pressure • Deadline orientated • Good understanding of technical and financial components of the job • Must be figure orientated • Have sound IR and HR management capabilities • Self motivated and the ability to work to pre-determined goals • Must have sound knowledge of Health and Safety

Duties & Responsibilities• Manage the workshop team
• Develop and maintain a sound relationship with 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 truck, trailers and loading equipment

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