Job Opportunities in South Africa

Minimum Requirements:
Education and experience:
· Qualified Diesel Mechanic.
· Experience in Workshop
· Valid Code 14.
· Experience at supervisor level.
· Computer literate – MS office.
Skills and Knowledge:
· Understanding the specific industry, equipment, and processes relevant to the workshop.
· The ability to lead and motivate a team of technicians and staff.
· Effective communication with team members, customers, suppliers, and management.
· Strong organizational skills to manage schedules, resources, and workflows.
· Identifying and resolving technical and operational issues efficiently.
· Efficiently managing time and resources to meet deadlines and commitments.
· Skill in managing budgets, controlling costs, and ensuring profitability.
· Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices to maintain a safe work environment.
· Ensuring products or services meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
· Providing excellent customer service and addressing client needs and concerns.
· Managing inventory and procurement of supplies and spare parts.
· Understanding maintenance and repair procedures, including preventive maintenance.
· Building a cohesive and effective team, including hiring, training, and mentoring.
· Staying updated on relevant industry regulations and ensuring compliance.
Job specification - Key Performance areas:
Profitability
· Meeting revenue targets
· Managing cost by minimising expenses, such as labour, materials, and overhead costs, to maximize profitability.
· Increasing the profit margin by optimizing pricing strategies, reducing waste, and enhancing productivity is often a key goal.
· Manage within a predetermined budget and avoid cost overruns.
· Ensuring that the workshop staff is productive and efficient can contribute to higher profits.
Quality and service
· Ensuring that the work performed in the workshop is of high quality, meets industry standards, and is technically sound.
· Maintaining a high standard of quality in the products or services produced in the workshop is essential. This includes quality control, inspections, and ensuring that work meets or exceeds customer expectations.
· The workshop manager must focus on optimizing work processes and productivity. This involves resource allocation, workflow management, and eliminating bottlenecks to improve efficiency.
· The workshop manager should ensure that staff provides excellent customer service and addresses customer concerns or inquiries promptly.
Safety
· Ensuring that the workshop complies with all relevant safety regulations, standards, and legal requirements. This includes local, national, and industry-specific safety guidelines.
· Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures for the workshop. This includes creating safety protocols, conducting safety training, and enforcing safety rules.
· Providing ongoing safety training to employees, including hazard awareness, equipment operation, and emergency response procedures.
· Identifying potential safety hazards and risks in the workshop and taking measures to mitigate or eliminate them. This may involve conducting regular safety audits and inspections.
· Ensuring that appropriate PPE is provided, and employees are trained on its correct usage. Regularly monitoring and enforcing its use in the workshop.
· Communicating safety-related information to all employees, including updates on safety policies, procedures, and any changes in safety regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From R35 000,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:

• Florida, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisor: 2 years (Required)
• Workshop Environment: 5 years (Required)