Job Description

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for an experienced WORKSHOP MANAGER (ELECTRICAL) is required for permanent employment based in Majuba Region / Amajuba District.
POSITION INFO:
NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE | NUWE WERK BESKIKBAAR
IMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSI
O MOCHA O FUMANEGANG from firm--renowned for its decades-long legacy in rewinding, overhauling, and repairing electric motors, generators, transformers, and rotating machinery--is seeking a hands-on, technically astute Workshop Manager to lead a high-performance team in their KZN facility. * This opportunity is ideal for a mature, seasoned professional with deep experience in armature winding, industrial electrical maintenance, and managing skilled artisans in a high-volume, customer-focused workshop environment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Workshop Manager, you will:

• Oversee the daily operations of a busy armature winding and electrical workshop.
• Lead and mentor a team of winders, fitters, and technicians.
• Ensure technical excellence, turnaround efficiency, and quality workmanship on all projects.
• Engage directly with clients to diagnose faults, provide quotations, and uphold service excellence.
• Drive workshop productivity while ensuring compliance with ISO standards, safety protocols, and electrical repair best practices.

Technical Management

• Supervise the repair and rewinding of AC/DC motors, alternators, coils, transformers, and rotating equipment.
• Fault-finding and failure analysis.
• Set quality control benchmarks; inspect all final outputs.

People & Operations

• Lead a multiskilled team across various workshop disciplines.
• Delegate tasks, set job cards, manage turnaround times.
• Conduct toolbox talks and enforce

compliance.
Customer & Commercial Interface

• Liaise with regional clients (industries: mining, municipal, industrial).
• Prepare estimates, quotations, and job reports.
• Ensure clear communication, minimal downtime, and lasting client satisfaction.

Inventory & Procurement

• Manage stock levels of copper, insulation, varnishes, bearings, and spare parts.
• Oversee tool calibrations, equipment maintenance, and procurement workflows.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• 10+ years' experience in an electrical workshop, specifically armature winding and rotating equipment repairs.
• Proven leadership of a workshop team (foreman/supervisor/manager level).
• Technical qualification in Electrical Engineering or Trade Test (Armature Winder, Electrician, Fitter, etc.).
• Strong client interaction, quotation, and fault analysis experience.
• Valid driver's license (Code 14 is advantageous).
• Proficient in MS Office and workshop job-tracking systems.
• Relocation candidates welcome to apply.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV's (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2331

• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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