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Responsibilities and Duties
Make sure that all the machinery and assets are available 100% of the time
Managing workshop activity – the Workshop Manager plans, assigns and reviews the work of all mechanics and electricians in the workshop. He briefs the supervisors, who then supervise the work of the mechanics, welders, panel beaters and electricians
Managing safety – It is the responsibility of the Workshop Manager to ensure that the workshop is safely maintained, that all working areas are safe and that staff are fully trained to do their job efficiently and safely
Managing staff - Evaluating performance of workshop personnel, identifying training needs and recruiting
Liaising with other departments – co-ordinate the need for maintenance and repair of operational equipment with other employees at managerial level

Duties to include
Leading the team of mechanics

Duties to include
Main Roles and Responsibilities
Manages the service department so that all machine service work is conducted in a productive and profitable manner
Ensure that all repair job costings, opening and closing of jobs are carried out on a daily basis.
Supports the workshop administration function
Responsible for approving all invoices associated with the workshop and for completing any required paperwork in a timely manner.
Actively participates as a member of the team and promotes a team spirit and environment.
Maintains positive and productive working relationships with reports, peers and manager.
Prepared to carry out any duties as required to the standard of work required within set time frames

Greeting of customers
Replenishing stock
Interacting with Suppliers
Creating the employees schedule
Training of new employees
Supervising daily activities
Handling disputes between employees and customers
Liaising between the customer and service technicians
Working with customers to determine problems with a vehicle and provide technicians with accurate repair descriptions

The scope of responsibilities of the Panel Beater includes maintenance and repair needed to keep all vehicles in good running condition, assessment of vehicle damage and determine where and how repairs work is done, remove damaged panels and components, repair or replace damaged components and rejoining parts using wielding equipment
Outline of Duties & Responsibilities
Assessing a vehicle’s damaged panels and components, either by cutting them away or unbolting them from the vehicle
Replace the damaged parts or repair them, using mechanical, hydraulic and metal working equipment
Rejoins repaired parts with welding equipment and repairs dents with plastic fillers and file
Grinding, sanding, repainting and polishing the vehicle after repair
Repairing chips and scuffs, polishing and waxing, glass repairs, interior repairs and wheel refinishing
Performing all necessary maintenance and repair on all equipment used in panel beating
Responsible for maintaining a well organized area in compliance with all company polices and guidelines
Ensure work area is clean at all times
Perform other tasks as may be required by the Workshop Foreman and/or Workshop Manager

Duties to include:
Train employees and evaluate their performances.
Create strategies to ensure that sales targets are met.
Prepare reports on sales.
Create and maintain relationships with clients.
Liaise with other branches to share strategies.

Exhibit a positive, friendly & helpful attitude towards customers and be sensitive to their needs.
Willing to be a general run around and assist in all divisions in the office
Create proforma, delivery note and invoice.
Select appropriate product from stock.
Assist with and resolve customer complaints where necessary.
Keeps abreast of new product information and upcoming product promotions.
Quotations
Perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks eg. discounts and mark ups

Exhibit a positive, friendly & helpful attitude towards customers and be sensitive to their needs.
Create proforma, delivery note and invoice.
Select appropriate product from stock.
Properly prepare product for customer transportation.
Maintain counter area displays of product in an orderly and attractive manner.
Assist with and resolve customer complaints where necessary.
Keeps abreast of new product information and upcoming product promotions.
Any additional tasks as assigned by the Sales Manager.

Duties:
Overseeing all stock
Receiving and dispatch
Data capturing of information
Report variances to management
Investigation of variances

Duties:
Booking in of vehicles and inspection
Opening and closing off job cards
Allocation of jobs to technicians
Quality check, quality assurance, test drives
Customer liaison and customer relations management
Ensuring that customers do not mill in the workshop and are sat in the customer waiting area.
Budget and budget management
Business growth/expansion
Management of hygienic factors
Implementation of the Workshop Standard Operating Procedures to its full spirit and intent.
Enforcement of Safety and Health Standards

Manage the parts department functionality and personnel
Manage the operation of inventory control and purchase of parts
Ensures parts are stored in the right manner to prevent damage/deterioration and to ensure efficient and safe handling.

Duties:
Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
Analyzing diagnostic test results.
Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
Checking vehicle lighting systems.
Test driving vehicles to gauge performance. Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
Maintaining a parts inventory.
Attend to broken-down vehicles and recovery of breakdown vehicles
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all workshop equipment

Duties:
Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day to day operations.
Co-ordinate resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs.
Ensure supplies are ordered for each job.
Assist with quoting, project management, materials purchasing and quality checks.
Ensure correct job numbers are used and that time records are correct.
Provide oversight and check job estimates.
Manage inward goods, checking quantities, dispatching goods and receipting invoices
Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the Director - Operations. Report on manpower overruns or shortfalls.
Act as a technical adviser on key projects and other areas of the business as requested.
Work with the Director - Operations to respond to client’s requests for updates on the status of their jobs and keep the communication channels open to ensure information is accurate.
Identify client’s needs and provide solutions Receive and review feedback from customers and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction. Work with the Directors to investigate customer complaints and concerns arising from products and suggest appropriate solutions. Discuss with team to identify appropriate course of action.
Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to client enquiries.
Identify staff that require on-going training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved. Work with apprentices and semi-skilled staff to role model appropriate technical skills.
Provide feedback to staff that are not performing to the expected level and ensure human resources are informed of trends in performance.

Duties:
Great customers upon arrival to shop
Ascertain reason for customer visit through verbal interview and visual assessment of vehicle
Connect customers with appropriate automotive service options
Consult with mechanics regarding appropriate service options
Develop as many solution methods as possible attempting to keep costs low
Explain all service options to customers including time and cost estimates
Advise customers on warranty protections and other potential cost saving service options
Track an Maintenance or repairs status , fill out reports on labour and cost of al services <br. Perform post-service inspection with customers and answer any questions they may have
Ring up customer service duties, i.e. answering the phone, scheduling service appointments, and calling customers to inform them their vehicle are ready for pick-p
Manage Shop workflow and schedule for mechanics and technicians

Duties to Include:
To ensure the highest degree of customer satisfaction at all times.
To maintain agreed profit margins and return on investment.
To actively seek to maintain/achieve an acceptable market share.
To maintain a satisfactory parts service to other dealership departments.
To sell the maximum amount of parts to trade and retail customers.

Responsibilities include:
Diagnoses and repairs vehicles accurately
Performs diagnostic work accurately
Knows, understands, and performs all duties of the Repair Technician and Maintenance Technician jobs
Observes and follows all necessary safety regulations when operating machinery, equipment and tools
Perform work of other members of the service department if business necessitates
Perform any other duties either necessary for customer service or perceived by or assigned to the job

Responsible for job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling and labour allocation for day to day operations.
Co-ordinate resources, (operational and human) schedules and activities to effectively manage jobs.
Ensure supplies are ordered for each job.
Assist with quoting, project management, materials purchasing and quality checks.
Ensure correct job numbers are used and that time records are correct.
Provide oversight and check job estimates.
Manage inward goods, checking quantities, dispatching goods and receipting invoices
Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the Director - Operations. Report on manpower overruns or shortfalls.
Act as a technical adviser on key projects and other areas of the business as requested.
Work with the Director - Operations to respond to client’s requests for updates on the status of their jobs and keep the communication channels open to ensure information is accurate.
Identify client’s needs and provide solutions Receive and review feedback from customers and follow up to ensure customer satisfaction. Work with the Directors to investigate customer complaints and concerns arising from products and suggest appropriate solutions. Discuss with team to identify appropriate course of action.
Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to client enquiries.
Identify staff that require on-going training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved. Work with apprentices and semi-skilled staff to role model appropriate technical skills.
Provide feedback to staff that are not performing to the expected level and ensure human resources are informed of trends in performance.
Promote a Health and Safety culture within the business.

Main Roles and Responsibilities
Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
Analyzing diagnostic test results.
Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
Checking vehicle lighting systems.
Test driving vehicles to gauge performance. Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
Maintaining a parts inventory.
Attend to broken-down vehicles and recovery of breakdown vehicles
Ensure safe operation and maintenance of all workshop equipment

Answer phone calls
Deal with customer queries and complaints
quotations
Check on workshop and progress of the jobs
Open and cost job cards
Provide feedback

Responsible as an experienced & possibly qualified Service Advisor for an automotive dealership
Liaising between the customer and service technicians
Working with customers to determine problems with a vehicle and provide technicians with accurate repair descriptions

Accountability Reports to the TVET Institute Director.
Working hours 48 hours per week.
Position Statement The Master Trainer – Transport Sector Apprenticeships will lead the apprenticeship program and work co-operatively with the Technical Training team and Employers to pioneer the development of Workplace-Based Training for the Transport Sector.
Key areas of responsibility
Implement the apprenticeship program for technical artisans within the transport sector and modular skills training courses by presenting theoretical and practical units, assessing competence, and reporting.
Participate in the promotion of the training and development programmes to prospective participants, both from the employers side and potential students
Participate in the identification of training and development needs amongst technical employees of participating employers by conducting skill-level assessment tests in liaison with managers for the purposes of modular or apprenticeship training.
Provide a linkage between industry standards, training providers, employers and apprentices, and carry out specific related functions under the legislation and regulations respecting the designated trade and corresponding apprenticeship programs.
Promote the apprenticeship and certification opportunities to diverse audiences.
Coordinate and administer apprenticeship agreements and examinations, advise apprentices and employers of their rights and responsibilities under relevant legislation and regulations regarding apprenticeship programs and investigate matters of non-compliance under the legislation.
Assist in the design and development of the supporting documentary framework for the apprenticeship program and modular courses by reviewing logbooks, training contents, assessment forms and report formats to adjust to levels of competence and the needs of the companies.
Manage apprentices and apprentices by keeping them on track in their training by accompanying their daily attendance and progress both in the workplace and offsite.
Assist in the development and application of the practical apprentice skills assessments by formalising assessment methods, competency and performance standards to measure fail and pass performance at each stage of the apprentice’s development, ensuring uniform implementation across different companies, and maintaining industry assessment standards.
Ensure the completion of tasks per time-lines, keeping managers informed, and recommending remedial action where they do not comply with their responsibilities.
Develop and implement skill level assessment tests for purposes of recruitment.
Assist in the recruitment of technical staff by conducting skill-level assessments at selection stage, in liaison with recruiters and responsible company managers, and issuing results against the performance standard.
Assess the effectiveness of training design and delivery methods and revise to improve by analysing feedback from apprentices.
Carry out post-training follow up with apprentices on-the-job by observing their performance, formal assessments, and in meetings with managers. Identify problem areas and rectify through re-training where required.
Deliver monthly/weekly reports and statistics analysing training activities, outcomes and apprentice performance, with recommendations and actions to meet objectives.
Administer training records by keeping logbooks up to date and ensuring apprentice portfolios of evidence are complete and filed.
Comply with training targets and KPI’s agreed and set to fulfil the training plan, solve issues that threaten achievement of objectives and escalate problems to management, with proposed solutions.
Manage the security of tools, materials and equipment used in training, housekeeping of training areas and equipment.
Perform other official duties as required.

We are looking for someone who is specifically an expert in Scania trucks to manager a fleet of 55 Scania trucks, someone that knows a little bit of everything in Scania trucks from working with diagnostics via computer to the most basic job.

The General Manager has the primary purpose of managing the operations in Mozambique, according to company strategy, and in line with the growth of profits targets of the business.
The role entails:
Overseeing all staff and operations to ensure the company profit goals are achieved through a variety of measures;
Managing the operations with excellent and ethical client service;
Ensuring that there are sufficient skilled staff working efficiently to achieve the company strategy and goals;
Implementing the short, medium and long-term goals of the company as articulated by the Board.
The General Manager reports directly to the Group Managing Director.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The scope of responsibilities of the General Manager covers the strategic, operational and administrative areas of the Company in Mozambique.
Implement the company’s strategy in Mozambique;
Implement the business development plan that optimises current markets and drives growth into new local markets at acceptable levels of profitability;
Take overall responsibility for maximising identified business opportunities;
Manage key customer relationships;
Maintain sound corporate governance within the company by reporting regularly to the Group Managing Director;
Lead Mozambique’s team, maintaining good relations with team members and driving team cohesion;
Drives team effectiveness and performance;
Ensure that the right people are employed to implement the company strategy;
Has overall responsibility for Mozambique’s revenue generation and profitability;
Has overall responsibility for Mozambique’s fixed and variable monthly costs;
Ensure timeous and cost-effective delivery of stock;
Oversee the implementation of the warehouse policy for efficient storage, handling and management of stock;
Formulate and implement strategies to achieve sales/growth targets;
Oversee the Finance department’s management of the accounts and finances according to company policy and strategy;
Ensure that the Human Resources policies are adhered to in compliance with Internal Regulation Document, the company Internal Policies and the Labour law;
Identify suitable talent that will ensure effective succession management across key positions in Mozambique;
Undertake regular branch visits to strengthen key relationships;
Continually implement company policies and procedures and make suggestions for what needs to be changed to make the company more profitable and productive;
Efficiently manage people across various locations;
Networks effectively in order to focus resources on implementing strategic opportunities;
Operates in Mozambique business environment;
Perform other tasks as may be required by the Group Managing Director and/or the Board of Directors.
Working Hours
From Monday to Friday:
­ 07h30 – 12h30
­ 14h00 – 17h30
Saturday:
­ 08h00 – 12h30