Technical Manager

at Shugulika Africa Limited
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Date Posted November 9, 2022
Category Management
Job Type Contract
Currency TZS

Description

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities;
• To manage all the workshops, repairs and maintenance of the vehicles of the company.
• To manage and oversee all the mechanics and technicians.

• To assist in procurement of the spare parts and vehicles of the company.
• To set up workshop policies and procedures.
• To manage and look after all the company’s vehicles.
• Make recommendation for the acquisition of new equipment or the replacement of old ones.
• Analyze risks of potential business opportunities.
• Check status of pending defects, inspection findings and audit findings.
• Conduct interviews and make recommendations on new hires such as mechanics and technicians.
• Develop a framework and process to manage business risk.
• Develop strategies for resource planning and utilization.
• Evaluate effectiveness of systems and strategies to monitor compliance.
• Formulate budgets for the department.
• Monitor results of all vetting inspections.
• Oversee implementation of workflow improvements to improve efficiency.
• Review purchasing performance to identify shortcomings.
• Set goals and expectations, and coach crew in line with organization’s competence and performance management objectives.

Requirements
• Should have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields.
• Should have minimum 5 years of working experience in technical or mechanical department.
• Experience in Transportation or Logistics Company will be an added advantage.
• Should have experience and knowledge in vehicle analysis.
• Should have computer knowledge and skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and under own initiative.
• Problem solving skills, analytical skills and the ability to make decisions quickly.
• Organizational and team leader skills.
• Knowledge of process improvement and validation.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to the industry.
• The ability to investigate and identify trends.