Divisional Head: Workshop & Vehicle Maintenance: RSWD50017

Workplace: Cnr Kelvin & H Lewis Streets, Kempton Park

Purpose:

The key purpose for this position is to develop, identify and review general workshop and vehicle maintenance operation policy and direction. To ensure alignment with the overall fleet strategy and effective service delivery to customers within the City.

Key performance areas:

• Ensure the effective control and utilization of CoE’s internal workshops infrastructure for mechanical and accident repairs
• Provide, manage and coordinate maintenance and repairs on CoE vehicles
• Manage downtime, quality and cost control on mechanical and accident repairs,
• Manage vehicle recovery (towing's)
• Manage assessment, inspections and validation of all repairs, warranty claims and repairs resulting from driver negligence
• Conduct fleet analysis and provide technical advice to CoE
• Liaison with client departments, service providers and other stakeholders on all issues related to the functions of the division
• Manage, advise on and ensure the implementation of a Workshop and Vehicle Management Systems
• Manage and oversee specific administrative reporting requirements
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance (including budgeting)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement processes
• Investigate and report on all audit queries
• Drive a culture of customer service excellence
• Ensure effective management of all aspects of service delivery
• Lead and manage teams
• Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practices
• Maintain strategic relationships
• Drive the implementation of governance, compliance, integrity and ethics frameworks
• Oversee and manage all contracts related to the functions of the division

Core Requirements:

• B Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
• Trade test certificate in Motor/Diesel Mechanics
• Intensive experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs in the workshop environment
• 8 years management experience in Fleet Management & Vehicles Repairs and Maintenance, of which at least 4 years must have been at Senior Management level
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• An understanding of political and administrative structures
• Operational financial management, planning and reporting skills
• Knowledge and information management skills
• Risk management skills
• Proficiency in policy development
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships and use influence
• Technical learning skills
• An in-depth understanding of fleet management

Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.