Workshop Manager – Heavy-Duty Truck Mechanical Workshop

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Workshop Manager to lead our fast-paced, high-pressure heavy-duty truck mechanical workshop.

This is a demanding role that requires a strong leader who can manage a busy workshop, motivate a team, and ensure all repairs and maintenance are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of a busy truck workshop.
• Supervise and lead mechanics, apprentices, and workshop staff.
• Plan and allocate work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and productivity.
• Maintain accurate job cards, service records, and complete paper trails.
• Manage workshop administration, documentation, and reporting.
• Monitor parts, stock control, and ordering.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and management.
• Resolve technical and staff-related issues quickly and effectively.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience managing a heavy-duty truck mechanical workshop.
• Strong knowledge of truck maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Excellent leadership and staff management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong administrative skills with exceptional attention to paperwork and record keeping.
• Computer literate with experience using workshop management systems.
• Valid driver's licence (Code EC/Code 14 will be an advantage).
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to make decisions independently.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• A natural leader with a strong work ethic.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.
• Honest, dependable, and accountable.

Pay: R25 000,00 - R35 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person