Group Workshop, Fleet and Equipment Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading multinational and multifaceted manufacturing company, focused on road surfacing/rehabilitation projects, construction material transport and storage, seeks to employ a diverse, high energy and professional manager, as part of their succession plan, to take over managing a fleet of vehicles, 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 maintenance of equipment in a chemical processing or related industry, with the ideal being Acmar products.   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.

POSITION INFO:
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