Vacancy at Lazarus Motor Company

Workshop Manager- Panel Beating Shop

Apply before 2026-06-05

POSITION: WORKSHOP MANAGER- PANEL BEATING SHOP

We are looking for a Workshop Manager for our Panel Beating Shop

Staring date: ASAP

Criteria:

• Proven experience as a Workshop Manager or similar role in a panel beating environment
• Strong knowledge of panel shop operations and insurance processes
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills
• Computer literacy (job cards, costing systems, reporting tools)

Responsibilities and duties


• Assess vehicle damages and prepare accurate quotations
• Identify and report any additional damages on authorised vehicles
• Liaise with clients, assessors, and insurance companies
• Manage parts ordering (OEM and alternative/green parts)
• Conduct part pricing checks and manage back-order communication
• Oversee paint and consumables ordering
• Manage the full repair process from start to finish
• Provide regular progress updates to clients and insurers
• Supervise all panel shop departments (panel beating, paint shop, polish, assembly, QC)
• Lead and manage workshop and administrative staff
• Ensure proper handover of completed vehicles to clients
• Maintain workshop facilities and equipment
• Handle customer complaints and resolve concerns professionally
• Compile and submit progress reports
• Finalise job costing and repair invoices
• Forecast targets and manage departmental turnover
• Experience with OEM standards (Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, MG, etc.)
• Knowledge of insurance platforms and claims processes




Benefits

• Basic Salary (to be discussed)
• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid contributions

LAZARUS MOTOR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SUBSCRIBING TO THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT AND HEREBY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS TO FILL THE MENTIONED VACANCY: EE CANDIDATES AND DISABLED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Please note that should you not hear from us within 7 days of submitting your application, please take it that your application was unsuccessful