National Technical Manager

SUMMARY:
Looking for a National Technical Manager in Pretoria with transportation industry experience

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS:

• Tertiary qualification (must be a qualified mechanic)
• 10-15 years’ experience
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Must have a valid Passport
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Code 14 preferably)
• Transportation industry experience

• Management of units
• Manage cent per kilometer of complete fleet
• Identify and ensure the effective implementation of technical campaigns in order to achieve technical strategic goals
• Review and approve technical priorities or needs with senior technical personnel on a weekly basis
• Recommendations and assistance with the buying and sign off of new fleet additions, as well as selling of old fleet.
• Ensure new coach is in accordance to Intercape standards and needs, prior to commissioning of the coach
• Ensure coaches that are sold are in an acceptable condition for the buyer.
• Ensure compliance of vehicle fitness for the entire fleet.
• Ensure Certificate of Fitness tests are done timeously for the entire fleet.
• Make sure all busses are in a presentable condition and cleaned as per standing instructions
• Financial Management
• Provide alternative solutions to technical problems and issues (breakdowns, delays on services, maintenance).
• Human Capital Management
• Manage the Technical Division
• Current headcount of technical staff
• Identify and plan for future needs for expansion of workforce and need for temporary/relief staff
• Salary and Overtime budget
• Travel frequently to depots and other offices.
• Be physically involved in all technical related issues and be willing to spend time in the workshops.
• Have a proficient knowledge of the company, its divisions, associates, people, products, service and website.