Workshop Manager

SUMMARY:
A renowned luxury safari lodge is looking for a WORKSHOP MANAGER to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
This luxury safari operator is renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to conservation, sustainability, and community upliftment. They are seeking a proactive, hands-on leader with strong technical and operational expertise, someone who can effectively manage fleet and workshop operations, develop and motivate teams, and uphold the high standards of excellence that underpin a world-class safari experience.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Oversee all vehicle, plant, and generator inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ensure maximum fleet availability by minimizing vehicle downtime and workshop turnaround times.
• Maintain high workmanship standards through quality control, testing, and regular vehicle assessments.
• Conduct test drives and monitor the presentation and roadworthiness of all vehicles.
• Coordinate major repairs, outsourced work, and maintenance costs with management and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor fleet condition and provide recommendations on equipment replacement and maintenance planning.
• Manage workshop stock control, monthly stock takes, spare parts allocation, and inventory security.
• Procure vehicle parts and workshop supplies while ensuring cost control and timely supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records, service histories, licenses, logbooks, invoices, and workshop documentation.
• Administer workshop finances, including petty cash, recharges, month-end reconciliations, and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability initiatives, environmental standards, waste management, and reporting requirements.
• Recruit, induct, train, develop, and performance-manage workshop staff in line with company policies.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the workshop team, including leave administration, communication, and disciplinary processes.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and emergency preparedness standards, ensuring safe workshop operations.
• Drive continuous improvement in workshop efficiency, fleet performance, cost management, and operational effectiveness.

• Must have at least 3-5 years experience as a Manager in a similar sized operation.
• Must be experienced/qualified in all vehicle mechanics
• Able to handle pressure, and still operate effectively
• Energetic, proactive person
• Good interpersonal skills – able to function as part of a team
• Attention to detail and initiative
• Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
• Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others