Manager – Heavy Plant Workshop

About the role

The Manager Workshop (Heavy Plant) leads the Fleet Maintenance Mechanical Workshop, ensuring efficient service delivery for heavy plant equipment. Reporting to the Office of Operations Management, the role oversees technical, financial and contractual aspects of workshop operations.

Key responsibilities

• Define, implement and monitor short‑term plans for fleet maintenance functionality.
• Manage key performance indicators and personnel outcomes within the workshop.
• Control operating expenditure against approved budgets.
• Contribute to contract and tender formulation and ensure contractual compliance.
• Implement procedures, systems and controls for work sequences and requirements.
• Direct and control major mechanical, hydraulic and related technical applications for heavy plant repair and maintenance.

Required profile

• Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Transportation Management, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving licence.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) and 7 years experience are preferred.

Required skills

• Mechanical plant repair
• Hydraulic systems
• Fleet maintenance operations

What we offer

• Pension scheme
• 13th cheque
• Medical aid
• Housing subsidy
• Loco allowance
• Car allowance (potential)
• Market allowance under Scarce Skills Policy (potential)