SUMMARY:
WORKSHOP MANAGER
POSITION INFO:
A career opportunity exists at RTG TECHNICAL SERVICES, STEELPOORT for the position of:
WORKSHOP MANAGER
The Workshop Manager is a key member of the Management team accountable for the maintenance of the fleet, and will be responsible for the following, not all inclusive.
Job Summary:
- Manage the daily activities of the workshop such as job allocation and job flow in the workshop including schedule and labour allocation.
- Co-ordination of resources (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage the maintenance of the fleet.
- Manage stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment, in accordance with consignment agreements.
- Ensure daily perpetual stock takes are done by staff.
- Assist with quoting, materials purchasing and quality checks.
- Ensure correct documentation is kept for all work done in the workshop, including job cards etc.
- Ensure checks are done between Job card, Part requisitions, Syspro processing before invoicing.
- Manage the workshop team, including their performance, training and development.
- Develop and maintain a sound relationship with operations staff and suppliers.
- Ensure daily maintenance and updates of the workshop application to optimize functionality and efficiency.
- Manage the fleet maintenance programme in line with technical standards.
- Do spot-check inspections on vehicles to see that repairs, maintenance and breakdown prevention is performed to set standards.
- Ensure compliance of the workshop with all Health and Safety legislation and standards
- Analyse breakdown, service and incident trends, suggest and implement corrective actions and improvements.
- Reporting to the Group Technical Manager on workshop performance, product related deviations, and all technical related actions, tasks and deadlines.
- Signing off supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Maintaining of small tool/asset register.
Requirement:
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literacy – Excel, Word, Microsoft Office
- Read and write in Afrikaans and English, with strong documentation and good communication skills
- Valid Code 08 driver’s license (applicants without a driver’s license will not be considered)
- Suitable industry related qualification, with 4 – 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Knowledge of Suppliers Agreements and Reconciliation
- Must have strong leadership qualities and have the ability to manage Company Policies
- High level of technical expertise. Must be able to support the foreman and assist with diagnostics
- Excellent Human Relations and team player, with a confident and pro-active approach to anticipate issues and requirements
- Physically fit, high attention to detail
- No criminal record
Remuneration:
To be discussed in the interview
Applications will close on Friday, 19 September 2025 at the close of business
