MASERU CITY COUNCIL EXTERNAL CIRCULAR
NOTICE NO.2 OF 2025
MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(MASERU CITY COUNCIL)
P.O. BOX 911
MASERU 100
15TH April 2025
MCC/Cir/2
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following Local Government Service (Maseru City Council) positions:
JOB TITLE: WORKSHOP MANAGER
GRADE: G
NO. OF POSITIONS: 1
DEPARTMENT: WORKS
RESPONSIBLE TO: WORKS ENGINEER
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Works Engineer, the Workshop Manager coordinates the day-to-day provision and delivery of mechanical services to the Council. The position is responsible for providing effective and efficient mechanical service involving the repair, servicing, and maintenance of the council’s plant and equipment. Plant includes heavy equipment, earthmoving, cars, and ordinary vehicles.
- The Mechanic & Workshop Manager is responsible for the management of Workshop assets, activities, and services on a day-to-day basis.
- The incumbent is responsible for supporting Council’s fleet maintenance and ensures adequate technical expertise, manpower, and ensures that operating resources requirements are met.
- Coordinate the timely, accountable, and cost-effective delivery of mechanical services in the council.
- Manage the usage and maintenance of workshop infrastructure and assets. Supervise parts ordering and repairs.
- Provide accurate parts purchasing information, work sheets to the Works Engineer in a timely fashion for appropriate reporting.
- Diagnose problems from mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Undertake scheduled preventative maintenance for all Council-owned plant & equipment and advise drivers, plant operators, and other employees on routine inspection and servicing of vehicles, plant, and equipment entrusted to their care.
- Recommend tasks to be undertaken by external contractors, and if approved, organize that work.
- Provide technical advice regarding specifications and assessments for plant purchases as required.
- Perform risk assessments on new and existing plant and equipment.
- Interpret equipment manuals and vehicle software to identify spare parts and liaise with the Transport Officer for parts ordering.
- Program work so that it is done efficiently and in accordance with industry standards.
- Be available to attend after-hour vehicle breakdowns and vehicle retrievals, as required.
- Perform other duties that are within the limits of the incumbent’s skill, competence, and training.
- Escalate concerns of condition and maintenance needs of equipment to the Works Engineer.
- Provide instruction/information to the relevant staff on minor maintenance requirements of plant and operating procedures for plant operators.
- Correctly use and maintain all personal protective clothing and equipment supplied by Council.
- Ensure safety of all personnel and equipment use is the highest priority and that all work is conducted in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, Local Government Service Regulations, and other policies.
- Ensure accurate completion of daily plant log sheets and weekly timesheets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- NQF Level 1, Diesel Mechanic qualification from a credible institution. OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years relevant experience, preferably as a diesel mechanic.
Applications should be made on relevant Maseru City Council prescribed application form accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates, Curriculum Vitae, and Transcripts and be hand delivered to:
The Director Human Resource
Maseru City Council, Moon Star Building, Kingsway Road
Not later than 14th May 2025
MASERU CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
16-04-2025
P.O. BOX MS 911
MASERU LESOTHO
Application form available on this link.