Overview
Workshop Manager Rail / Transport Engineering ( Logistics ) industry Jobs in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Workshop Manager Rail / Transport Engineering ( Logistics ) industry
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Workshop Manager Rail / Transport Engineering (Logistics) industry
Recruiter:
Hlabahlosile
Job Ref:
Ulene
Date posted:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Location:
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Salary:
Annual Salary
SUMMARY:
Manage all workshop and locomotive maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective fleet availability, while driving productivity, compliance, and team performance
POSITION INFO:
⭐ Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage workshop team performance
- Plan and execute preventative & corrective maintenance
- Ensure high fleet availability (target ±90–95%)
- Manage locomotive rotation and downtime
- Drive workshop productivity and turnaround times
- Enforce safety and compliance standards
- Control spare parts, stock, and inventory
- Maintain accurate reporting and system updates
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
🧠 Requirements
Qualifications:
- Diesel Electric Trade Certificate (essential)
- Mechanical Engineering qualification (advantageous)
Experience:
- 15 to 20 years in locomotive maintenance
- Strong diesel electric & hydraulic experience
- Proven workshop/maintenance leadership
- Hands-on fitter experience (diesel/mechanical)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostics skills
- Experience with preventative maintenance systems
- Exposure to maintenance systems (e.g. ACAP or similar)