Workshop Manager for Truck Workshop in Cape Town
Route Management · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Route Management is looking for a hands-on Workshop Manager to run their busy truck workshop in Cape Town. You will lead a team of mechanics and apprentices, keep jobs moving on time, and make sure quality and safety standards are met. This is a solid opportunity for someone with workshop experience who enjoys leading a team and solving problems on the floor.
About the role
Route Management needs a Workshop Manager to take charge of the daily operations of a busy truck workshop in Cape Town. You will be the person keeping the workshop running smoothly, from planning and allocating work to making sure every job is done right and on time.
Your day to day will include supervising mechanics, apprentices and other workshop staff, maintaining accurate job cards and service records, and managing parts and stock levels. You will also be the go-to person for customers, suppliers and management, so clear communication is key.
Important note: Applications are handled through the Job Mail platform. Make sure your CV is up to date and your profile is complete before you apply.
Requirements
- Experience in a workshop environment, ideally with trucks or heavy vehicles
- Supervisory or management experience leading a team of mechanics and apprentices
- Strong understanding of workshop administration, job cards and service records
- Ability to plan and allocate work to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of stock control and parts ordering
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a workshop setting
- Good communication skills for dealing with customers, suppliers and management
- Problem solving skills to resolve technical and staff issues quickly
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of a busy truck workshop
- Supervise and lead mechanics, apprentices and workshop staff
- Plan and allocate work to ensure deadlines are met
- Ensure high quality workmanship and productivity
- Maintain accurate job cards, service records and complete paper trails
- Manage workshop administration, documentation and reporting
- Monitor parts, stock control and ordering
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and management
- Resolve technical and staff related issues quickly and effectively
Job details
- Organisation
- Route Management
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Category
- Automotive & Motor
- Posted
- 3 November 2026 (4 days ago)
- Closing date
- 3 December 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Workshop Manager role, your CV should show more than just technical knowledge. Highlight any experience you have leading a team, even if it was small, and give examples of how you kept a workshop organised or solved a tricky problem on the floor.
When you prepare for an interview, think about real situations where you had to manage deadlines, deal with difficult staff or keep safety standards high. The company will want to see that you can handle both the people and the paperwork. Also make sure your Job Mail profile is complete before you hit apply.
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