Workshop supervisor

Talent Scout Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Trades & Services
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Workshop Supervisor – IICL Rated Minimum Requirements Matric Welding certificate from a reputable welding school At least 2 years’ experience in container repairs Supervisory experience Willingness to work shifts in a 24-hour container depot environment Key Responsibilities Develop and implement workshop plans in collaboration with the Workshop Manager. Receive and sign for job cards from the Invoicing/Tracking Administrator. Verify container numbers against job cards before allocating repair work to artisans. Delegate and monitor repair work according to job card specifications and required quality standards. Ensure containers are repaired in accordance with IICL (Institute of International Container Lessors) standards or the applicable client requirements. Assist workshop staff with alternative repair methods when the required materials are unavailable. Request the ordering of materials needed for container repairs when stock is unavailable on site. Conduct quality inspections on repaired containers and participate in joint post-repair surveys with client surveyors. Sign off completed job cards once repairs have passed the required quality checks and forward them to the Invoicing/Tracking Administrator for the container status to be updated from UU (unserviceable) to AV (available). Supervise workshop staff, including managing discipline, leave, work rosters and overtime. Deputise for the Workshop Manager in their absence. Maintain a clean and organised workshop in accordance with depot procedures. Comply with all depot safety procedures and ensure reflective jackets are worn at all times while working in the yard. Report unsafe working conditions and refrain from performing unsafe procedures until the matter has been assessed. Perform additional duties as reasonably required by the Manager. Please Note: This position involves supervising workshop operations and staff within a 24-hour container depot environment and requires shift work.

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Job TypeFull-time
LocationCape Town, Western Cape
CategoryTrades & Services
Posted28 October 2026
Closing Date26 January 2027
Talent Scout Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape

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