Workshop Manager for Agricultural Machinery in Hoedspruit
Fourier Recruitment · Hoedspruit, Limpopo
Overview
Fourier Recruitment is hiring a hands-on Workshop Manager to lead maintenance of tractors, trucks and heavy farm equipment in Hoedspruit. If you have a diesel mechanic trade test or mechanical engineering qualification and 5+ years managing workshops, this permanent role offers R38,000 to R40,000 monthly. You will manage a technical team keeping seasonal farming machinery ready, so strong leadership and fault finding skills matter here.
About the role
As Workshop Manager, you will run the daily operations of a busy agricultural workshop. Your main focus is making sure tractors, trucks, trailers and heavy duty equipment stay available and safe for seasonal farming work.
- Plan and carry out repairs, preventative maintenance and seasonal equipment readiness.
- Diagnose faults and make sure every repair meets quality and safety standards.
- Handle major breakdowns and emergency field repairs to reduce downtime.
- Lead workshop staff, manage job cards, maintenance schedules and standard operating procedures.
- Control budgets, parts, tools, fuel, stock and supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with OHS, PPE and environmental rules.
- Monitor fleet availability, maintenance costs, workshop KPIs and machine performance.
- Work with Production and Technical teams so machinery is ready for farming activities.
This role is based in Hoedspruit and is a permanent position. Salary is R38,000 to R40,000 monthly. Only non EE/AA candidates are considered as per the listing.
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma, OR qualified Diesel Mechanic with a recognised Trade Test.
- 5+ years of workshop or maintenance management experience.
- Agricultural or heavy machinery experience preferred.
- Hands on experience with heavy duty farm machinery and equipment.
- Computer literate, especially MS Excel.
- Strong knowledge of diesel, hydraulics and agricultural machinery.
- Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills.
- Experience with preventative maintenance and job cards.
- Welding and fabrication skills.
- Strong leadership and workshop management ability.
- Stock, procurement and budget control experience.
- Sound OHS and safety compliance knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily workshop operations, repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Oversee maintenance and repair of tractors, trucks, trailers, agricultural machinery and heavy duty equipment.
- Diagnose technical faults and ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards.
- Manage major breakdowns and emergency field repairs to minimise downtime.
- Lead workshop staff and manage job cards, maintenance schedules and SOP compliance.
- Control workshop budgets, parts, tools, fuel, stock and supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with OHS, PPE, environmental and workshop safety requirements.
- Monitor fleet availability, maintenance costs, workshop KPIs and equipment performance.
- Collaborate with Production and Technical teams to ready machinery for seasonal farming activities.
Job details
- Organisation
- Fourier Recruitment
- Location
- Hoedspruit, Limpopo
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R38k to R40k / monthly
- Category
- Agriculture & Farming
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Hi there! This Workshop Manager role is perfect if you love getting your hands dirty and leading a team. Hoedspruit is a farming town, so expect questions about how you handle breakdowns during harvest season. In your interview, be ready to talk about a time you fixed a major machine problem fast. Bring your trade test certificate and matric certificate. They will want to see you know diesel engines and hydraulics well. Also show you can manage a budget and stock because workshops lose money without control. The salary is good for the area, so polish your CV and highlight your years managing a workshop. Good luck!
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