Workshop Manager

SUMMARY:
This is a hands-on Workshop Supervisor role based in East London, responsible for coordinating day-to-day workshop activities, mechanics, servicing and breakdowns, while ensuring strong administrative control across stock, purchasing, suppliers and reporting. The role requires someone with a solid mechanical/workshop background who is highly organised, comfortable managing people and priorities, and able to maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and keep workshop operations running efficiently.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENT

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years' supervisory experience within a workshop/ mechanical repair background
• Valid driver's license
• Strong administrative skills

• Responsible for meticulous administration and reporting, including following documentation processes and procuring items/stock required for the workshop and sites, as well as mechanical parts
• Co-ordinate mechanics in respect of scheduled services and breakdowns, and oversee the Stock Clerk
• Schedule machine services and maintain constant communication with mechanics regarding service requirements and progress
• Report on breakdown progress and schedule roadworthy tests
• Summarise tyre expenses and advise the office regarding operator debt
• Complete checklists with operators before they leave the workshop, ensuring required equipment is available, including grease guns, spare wheels, wheel spanners and jacks
• Ensure all administrative deadlines are met, including stock takes, job cards and site hours
• Accountable for purchase orders, including obtaining quotations, comparing prices, placing orders and maintaining the required documentation
• Liaise closely with suppliers regarding order deliveries, lead times and collections
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers and independently resolve supplier queries
• Ensure month-end reconciliation of orders, taking single-point responsibility for orders placed and ensuring all invoices are matched to the correct purchase orders and allocations prior to payment
• Apply strong analytical and written/oral communication skills while working alongside administrative staff, workshop staff and site managers
• Utilise advanced Excel, numerical and reporting skills