PASSENGER RAIL AGENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA (PRASA) VACANCIES

​WORKSHOP MANAGER 
SALARY GROUP: Management
LOCATION: PRETORIA 
REFERENCE: Tech Mngt/APRASA/APRIL2025
DEPARTMENT: Technical Department
 
DEPARTMENTAL MISSION
To ensure that maintenance strategies and policies are implemented and execution of maintenance plan (scheduled, unscheduled maintenance and breakdowns)
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering / postgraduate certificate
• National Technical Certificate (Mechanical or Auto Electrical)
• Trade tested and or Artisan related qualifications.
• Track record of success
 
EXPERIENCE
• 8 years in workshop management in fleet/bus/coach operations and maintenance of which at least 5 years must be at supervisory level
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE
• Certificate/Diploma in Technical / Transport Related qualifications
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAs)
• Manage the planning, scheduling and execution of asset maintenance and repair activities (buses and equipment)
• Manage the maintenance of contracts (including tyre maintenance)
• Manage unplanned work resulting from pre-trips inspections, breakdown and emergencies
• Monitor safekeeping and control of assets (maintenance, location and verification)
• Ensure that inspections are done on all coaches before departure
• Ensure timely servicing of buses and conduct quality control spot checks to minimise downtime and maintain fleet availability
• Ensure that coach asset verification, certificate of roadworthy (COR) register, license disc fitment, etc are completed
• Organise and conduct monthly liaison meeting with Organised Labour and keep minutes for reference purposes
• Implement Preventative Maintenance policies and procedures to reduce unexpected failures
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments to maintain a safe environment
• Ensure compliance to relevant regulations, policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety requirements
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repairs and inspections
• Manage access control, attendance control, safety, liaison with labour representative and overtime control
• Manage human, physical and financial resources in line with the organisational policies, processes and procedures
 
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE 
• Knowledge of workshop procedures, workshop finances and fleet maintenance.
• Knowledge of bus industry, transport legislation and general management
• Proven leadership qualities and ability to manage a team
• Honesty and Integrity
 
SKILLS
• Knowledge of Customer Services and communications programs
• Management skills
• Problem solving skills
 
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
• Project management
• Analytical ability
• Results oriented
• Creative and innovative
• Assertiveness
• Business orientation
• Ability and willingness to work long hours

​As per PRASA Employment Equity Plan, this position is earmarked as follows:
MALE: African, Indian, White
FEMALE: African, Indian, White
 
Please apply by emailing your updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications to RAPX@apx.co.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 May 2025 
 
Should you not hear from us within three (3) months from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.