National Workshop Manager

Recruiter:

Lotus Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000349/MdW

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading multinational and multifaceted company, focused on emulsions, binders and micro surfacing products, seeks to employ a diverse, high energy and professional manager, as part of their succession plan, to take over manage fleet, specialized plant (site/ operational project) equipment across plants in South Africa and East Africa.

Please note that this is a highly specialised role and will suit a candidate who has managed plant equipment used on construction sites and transportation fleet vehicles In addition, we do require a candidate who is able to travel extensively in SA, as well as into Africa and who has exceptional leadership experience.

POSITION INFO:
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

You will have completed a Mechanical Engineering qualification or trade test in Diesel mechanics, coupled with a minimum of 10 years experience in managing company assets such as production machinery, fleet vehicles and plant/construction equipment, with preference to spraying and road surfacing or road construction equipment.

You will have proven expertise in ensuring the full and effective optimization of specialised fleet vehicles and transportation vehicles.

You will have a strong background in managing a diverse team, based at multiple plants, to ensure costs are kept at a reasonable level, ensure effective maintenance schedules and drive improvements and modifications

You will have experience in fully managing a fleet, to include compliance in respect to Hazchem legislation, maintenance, insurances and environmental legislation in terms of waste, spillages and storage.

You will have a solid track record in terms of people management and development, providing technical support to the teams and maintain meticulous staffing and performance records.

A sound understanding of HSE, Quality, Budget Management and Departmental reporting is essential

You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record

Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and area advertised but still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your expense.

Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.

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