Workshop Manager

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Mac Donald’s Transport & Warehousing, a trusted name in the South African transport and logistics industry since 1933, is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Workshop Manager to join our operations team in Upington, Northern Cape
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We are looking for a technically skilled professional with strong leadership abilities and extensive experience in heavy commercial vehicle maintenance, workshop management, and plant hire equipment.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the operational efficiency, safety, compliance, and reliability of our fleet and equipment while leading a high-performing technical team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Workshop, Plant Hire, and Electrical Departments
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• Managing workshop personnel, ensuring operational efficiency, accountability, and productivity.
• Ensuring all vehicle repairs, maintenance activities, and technical duties are completed effectively.
• Proactively identifying and addressing potential mechanical defects to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Ensuring all trucks, trailers, and equipment remain roadworthy and compliant with the National Road Traffic Act
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• Monitoring workshop activities and ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational standards.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records, administrative documentation, and operational reports.
• Promoting effective communication and collaboration between the workshop and other operational departments.
• Maintaining employee discipline, performance standards, and adherence to company procedures.
• Implementing proactive maintenance practices and effective problem-solving strategies.
• Ensuring efficient time management and prioritisation of workshop activities.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Qualified Diesel and Motor Mechanic.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in workshop team management
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• Minimum 5 years' relevant industry experience
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• Extensive knowledge of Scania and Volvo trucks
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• Experience working with side tippers, flatdeck trailers, and tankers
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• Sound knowledge of plant hire equipment
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• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance, workshop operations, and fault diagnosis.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety requirements
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• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, motivational, and planning skills.
• Outstanding organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage demanding workloads.
• Willingness to work overtime when operationally required.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, energetic, and results-oriented.

At Mac Donald’s Transport & Warehousing, we recognise that reliable fleet operations begin with skilled people and effective leadership.

This position offers the opportunity to:

• Lead a technical team within an established transport and logistics organisation.
• Play an important role in maintaining fleet reliability and operational performance.
• Work with heavy commercial vehicles, specialised trailers, and plant hire equipment.
• Contribute to the continued success of a company with more than 90 years of industry experience
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