Workshop Manager

Afgri is hiring for the Workshop Manager role in Kokstad. The role closes on 2026-05-06. Applicants should review the requirements and apply through the official vacancy page.

Minimum Requirements

• REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING Grade 12 Qualified Mechanisation Technician REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE 5 years experience as a qualified mechanisation technician of which 3 years must be John Deere experience or Experiance with workshop admin and manager experiance. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Supervise all workshop activities including scheduling and controlling work processing Identify, investigate and resolve all workshop related problems Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Ensure protective equipment is used as prescribed Build and maintain good customer relationships and ensure that customer queries and complaints are resolved within the prescribed turnaround time Handle all warranty claims and ensure credits are received Oversee scheduling and control working hours and ensure that the status of job cards is updated Ensure control of tools and workshop equipment Report on activities as required by management Enforce and monitor budget control Manage employee key performance areas, monitor performance standards, identify training and development requirements, and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES Good Customer Services Lead the workshop team Understanding of agriculture, agricultural technology and farmers Valid driver's licence BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Business and customer orientation Analytical Safety cautious Problem analysis Focus on quality Accountability Ability to work individually as well as in a team Good customer service and interpersonal behaviour

Responsibilities

• The purpose of this role is to ensure that agricultural equipment is repaired and maintained, assist and supervise Technicians in their duties