Electronics Workshop Manager

ACDC Dynamics South Africa•Longmeadow, MA

About The Position

ACDC Dynamics, a manufacturer, importer, and distributor of products in the electrical, electronics, pumps, and tools industry, is seeking an Electronics Workshop Manager. The role is responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating the electronics workshop, ensuring electrical and electronic equipment, components, machinery, and systems are inspected, tested, repaired, maintained, and serviced to technical, safety, quality, and operational standards. The manager oversees daily workshop operations, job planning and prioritisation, task allocation, progress monitoring, and effective use of workshop resources. The role also provides technical guidance to workshop technicians and ensures equipment is tested and approved before release back into service. The position is responsible for quality control, technical documentation, equipment and tool maintenance, testing-equipment calibration records, and compliance with applicable electrical standards, legislation, and occupational health and safety requirements. It also involves investigating recurring failures, complaints, and technical problems, and liaising with procurement and suppliers on technical requirements.

Requirements

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in an electrical or electronics workshop environment.
At least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management position.
Experience in workshop planning, quality control, and stock management.
Experience working with electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.

Nice To Haves

Trade qualification in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
Relevant technical management or supervisory training.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations and activities of the electronics workshop.
Plan, coordinate, and prioritise workshop jobs and repair activities.
Allocate tasks to technicians and workshop personnel.
Monitor job progress to ensure work is completed within agreed deadlines.
Ensure effective utilisation of workshop equipment, tools, and resources.
Oversee inspection, fault-finding, testing, repair, and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment.
Supervise electrical and electronic troubleshooting and diagnostic activities.
Ensure repairs meet technical specifications and manufacturer requirements.
Review technical reports, test results, and repair documentation.
Provide technical guidance and support to workshop technicians.
Ensure equipment is tested and approved before being released back into service.
Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure repairs and maintenance work meet required quality standards.
Implement quality inspection and testing procedures.
Ensure proper completion of job cards, inspection reports, and maintenance records.
Investigate repeat failures, customer complaints, and technical problems.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, legislation, and occupational health and safety requirements.
Maintain calibration and inspection records for workshop testing equipment.
Liaise with procurement and suppliers regarding technical requirements.
Monitor the condition and availability of workshop machinery and testing equipment.
Ensure workshop tools and equipment are properly maintained.