Job Description

To plan, lead, organise and direct all workshop functions.
Key Responsibility AreasPlans, co-ordinates and controls the maintenance/servicing and repairs of departmental vehicles/motor cycles and performs testing and road testing for repaired vehicles.
Reports on existing and proposed new departmental vehicles/motor cycles in respect of history of repairs and reliability.
Submits reports in respect of accident and mechanical damages to vehicles/motor cycles including estimated cost of repairs or disposal of vehicle.
Co-ordinates and controls all records in respect of spares, cost of spares, job cards, call-in system, lubricant issues, divisional instruction book etc.
Implements and controls all relevant provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ensuring strict compliance with all prescriptions.
Obtains quotations from engineering repair companies and panel beating companies and submits repairs exceeding R1750.00 to the Inspector for approval and supervision of repairs to be undertaken.
Reviews the entire price lists of work and services offered by approved companies and reports promptly thereafter in writing to the Inspector.
Manages, develops and monitors the performance and conduct of staff and ensures staffing requirements are met.
Manages general administration functions and liaises constantly with private companies, suppliers, internal departmental personnel and other Council departmental personnel.
CompetenciesProblem Solving
Planning & Organising
Discipline Specific Skills
People Management
Task Management
Work Place Safety
Communication
Action & Outcome Orientation
Ethics & Accountability
Direction Setting
Team Orientation
Essential RequirementsTrade Tested Artisan (Motor Mechanic).
Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code B and EC).
Valid motorcycle license (Code A).
Valid Professional Driving Permit (PDP).
5 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.
Computer Literacy.Preferred RequirementsN/A
Housing Subsidy Yes
Leave Yes
Medical Aid Yes
Other Allowances N/A
Pension Fund Yes
Remuneration R 433 825.56 - R 563 104.80
13th Cheque Yes
Contact Name HC Centre of Excellence
Contact Telephone 0313113103

eThekwini Municipality