Workshop Manager

SUMMARY:
A renowned luxury safari lodge is looking for a WORKSHOP MANAGER to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
This luxury safari operator is renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences while maintaining a strong commitment to conservation, sustainability, and community upliftment. They are seeking a proactive, hands-on leader with strong technical and operational expertise, someone who can effectively manage fleet and workshop operations, develop and motivate teams, and uphold the high standards of excellence that underpin a world-class safari experience. Candidate Responsibilities: Oversee all vehicle, plant, and generator inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Ensure maximum fleet availability by minimizing vehicle downtime and workshop turnaround times. Maintain high workmanship standards through quality control, testing, and regular vehicle assessments. Conduct test drives and monitor the presentation and roadworthiness of all vehicles. Coordinate major repairs, outsourced work, and maintenance costs with management and relevant stakeholders. Monitor fleet condition and provide recommendations on equipment replacement and maintenance planning. Manage workshop stock control, monthly stock takes, spare parts allocation, and inventory security. Procure vehicle parts and workshop supplies while ensuring cost control and timely supplier payments. Maintain accurate vehicle records, service histories, licenses, logbooks, invoices, and workshop documentation. Administer workshop finances, including petty cash, recharges, month-end reconciliations, and budget monitoring. Ensure compliance with sustainability initiatives, environmental standards, waste management, and reporting requirements. Recruit, induct, train, develop, and performance-manage workshop staff in line with company policies. Lead the day-to-day management of the workshop team, including leave administration, communication, and disciplinary processes. Maintain compliance with health, safety, and emergency preparedness standards, ensuring safe workshop operations. Drive continuous improvement in workshop efficiency, fleet performance, cost management, and operational effectiveness. Core Criteria: Must have at least 3-5 years experience as a Manager in a similar sized operation. Must be experienced/qualified in all vehicle mechanics Able to handle pressure, and still operate effectively Energetic, proactive person Good interpersonal skills – able to function as part of a team Attention to detail and initiative Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others This is a live-in position