Workshop Manager (Electrical)
- Amajuba, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 BESKIKBAARIMISEBENZI EKHONA | UMSEBENZI OMTSHA OKHOYO | MOSEBETSIO 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.
- 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.
- Lead a multiskilled team across various workshop disciplines.
- Delegate tasks, set job cards, manage turnaround times.
- Conduct toolbox talks and enforce
- Liaise with regional clients (industries: mining, municipal, industrial).
- Prepare estimates, quotations, and job reports.
- Ensure clear communication, minimal downtime, and lasting client satisfaction.
- Manage stock levels of copper, insulation, varnishes, bearings, and spare parts.
- Oversee tool calibrations, equipment maintenance, and procurement workflows.
- 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.
- 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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