Job Summary

Applications are invited for the following posts at our University of Zimbabwe Agro- Industrial Park:

Workshop Manager (1 post)
Job Summary
This position will manage and lead a team of staff in allocating workload and managing the day to day operations in the workshop. It requires the job holder to co-ordinate resources and liaise with internal and external key contacts to ensure work is delivered on time and to a quality standard. The incumbent will be reporting to the Director, Agro- Industrial Park and will oversee daily workshop activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Your main responsibilities as the Workshop Manager will include but are not limited to:
• 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;
• Assist with quoting, project management, materials purchasing and quality checks;
• Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the Production Manager;
• Act as a technical adviser on key projects i.e. providing technical guidance to maintenance teams;
• Develop and implement systems to record, file and store information pertaining to Workshop activities and enquiries;
• Identify staff that require on-going training and implement training opportunities to ensure their skills are improved;
• Work with apprentices, trainee- managers 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;
• Create improvement plans for maintenance processes;
• Ensure Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies, procedures and regulations are followed; • Manage workshop’s performance in achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); • Review audits on maintenance, repair and overhaul operations.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualifications, experience and Competences
• Possession of a relevant Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering;
• Apprenticeship training will be an added advantage;

• At least 3 years working experience as a workshop manager or supervisor;
• Knowledge of electrical vehicle repairs and servicing is a distinct advantage;
  • Clean class 4 drivers’ licence;
  • Strong work planning and problem solving skills;
  • A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines.