National Workshop/Fleet Maintenance Manager

About the position

Our client, a leading multinational and multifaceted manufacturing company, seeks to employ a diverse, high energy and professional manager, as part of their succession plan, to take over managing the maintenance and operations of a fleet of transport vehicles, as well as construction/road surfacing equipment and workshops across South Africa, Namibia and Zambia. 
 
Please note that this is a highly specialised role and will suit a candidate who has managed several workshops, operations and maintenance of  diesel powered fleet and equipment.  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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed a Mechanical Engineering or related qualification, coupled with a minimum of 10 years experience in effectively managing group assets such as site construction equipment, transportation vehicles and company workshops. 

• You will have a strong background in managing a diverse team, based at multiple workshops, to ensure Hazchem and environmental and road transport legislation is upheld, as well as managing asset licensing, insurances/claims management, workshop documentation management and ensuring equipment and vehicles are used efficiently and cost effectively.

• 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.

• You will have experience in providing technical support to teams, key supplier management of goods and services per branch and workshop, as well as scheduling servicing of equipment/fleet and ensuring profitability and effective use of company assets.

• Sound working experience of HSE, Quality (ISO 9001 and 14001), budget management (expenses, costing, losses, profits and variances), as well as departmental and international reporting to corporate head office 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.

Desired Skills:

• Diesel mechanics
• Workshop Management
• Budgets
• Operations
• staff leadership
• international reporting