Assistant Director: Panel Beating and Mechanical

About the job

REF NO: REFS/057120 Requirements: A minimum three-year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Transport Management, Fleet Management. 3-5 years' Supervisory experience in vehicle repair, panel beating, fleet maintenance, or workshop management. Supervisory experience. Valid Driver’s License. Trade Test Certificate in Panel Beating will be an added advantage. Knowledge: Fleet management principles. Vehicle body repair and restoration techniques. Occupational Health and Safety Act. Insurance and accident claim procedures. Public sector regulatory framework (if applicable). Notes: Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful. Find us Address 75 Fox Street, Mashalltown Johannesburg 2000 Email us Email e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za Quick Links All Jobs About Us © Gauteng Provincial Government . Powered by Department of e-Government Duties: Manage Panel Beating Operations: Direct panel beating and vehicle body repair operations. Coordinate the assessment and repair of accident-damaged vehicles, monitor repair turnaround times to minimize vehicle downtime, allocate work to panel beating staff and service providers, verify that repairs are completed according to manufacturer specifications and quality standards, Monitor workshop productivity and performance. Monitor Service Providers and Contractors: Evaluate the performance of panel beating contractors and suppliers, conduct inspections to verify quality and compliance with service level agreements, recommend corrective measures for underperforming contractors, facilitate contractor performance review meetings, Monitor contractor adherence to safety, environmental, and quality standards. Manage Vehicle Accident Repairs: Oversee the inspection and evaluation of damaged vehicles, approve repair quotations and repair methodologies, Coordinate interactions with insurance companies, assessors, and repair contractors, monitor repair progress and resolve repair-related challenges, verify that repaired vehicles are roadworthy before release, Maintain records of accident repair costs and trends. Manage Fleet Repair Costs and Budget: Monitor expenditure related to panel beating and accident repairs, Analyse repair costs and identify cost-saving opportunities, verify the accuracy of invoices and payment requests, prepare budget forecasts and expenditure reports, recommend strategies to optimize repair and maintenance costs. Monitor Fleet Compliance and Governance: Implement policies, procedures, and standards relating to panel beating operations, verify compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, monitor adherence to fleet management regulations and governance frameworks, facilitate internal and external audits, implement corrective actions arising from audit findings. Manage Human Resources and Performance: Supervise and develop panel beating personnel, conduct performance reviews and manage employee development plans, identify training and skills development needs, promote discipline, productivity, and teamwork within the section, Facilitate compliance with human resource policies and procedures.

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Ms. Precious Maimela (010) 345 1538

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