Deon Roos
Workshop Manager/ Automotive Service Technician/ Farm Maintenance Technician
Krugersdorp
Summary
Deon Roos 1971-05-24 :Dynamic Workshop Manager with a proven track record at Tshepang Electrical Ltd, enhancing customer satisfaction through quality workmanship and timely delivery. Expert in workshop organization and maintenance management, I led a team to exceed productivity goals while managing resources efficiently. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting and adept at fostering team collaboration.
Seasoned Workshop Manager versed in allocating resources, coordinating workload and maintaining schedules.
Versatile, result driven professional with 7 years Supervisor and 32 years Automotive Technician experience. Superb project leadership abilities and personnel management skills with strong expertise in the manufacturing and automotive industry.
Ability to lift 100lbs with ease and also to perform duties which require standing for long periods.
I am a non-smoker with excellent health and 100% drug free.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Workshop Manager
Tshepang Electrical Ltd(PTY0
Roodepoort Gauteng
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.
- Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
- Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Managed and led a team of technicians for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
- Managed approximately 25 emails,30 telephones calls from customers and suppliers.
Owner / Automotive Service Technician
I.G.A. Auto (Part Time and Mobile Business)
Roodepoort Gauteng
01.1998 - Current
- Mechanical and auto electrical repairs to diesel and petrol trucks, trailers, light and heavy duty vehicles and machinery.
- Workshop and mobile repairs: Services, brakes, clutches, wiring and fault finding.
- Prioritize tasks to 2 technicians to ensure customer satisfactory.
Workshop Foreman / Farm Maintenance Technician
Wohlfahrt Poultry Farm Ltd (PTY)
Krugersdorp Gauteng
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
- Implemented a preventative maintenance program that minimized breakdown occurrences and extended equipment life spans.
- Maintain vehicle fleet of 84 vehicles and equipment. Mechanical and auto electrical repairs. (Trucks, trailers, tractors, small farm vehicles and equipment.
- Vehicle services, clutch repairs, brake repairs, steering and chassis components. Change tires and general farm maintenance.
- Prepared, operated and maintained tools and equipment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
Workshop Supervisor
Clyde Bergemann Africa Ltd (PTY)
Randburg Gauteng
01.2011 - 09.2017
- Managed a team of 4 supervisors and 52 employees in manufacturing, paint, sand blast and ash conveying departments.
- Regular visits to plants, power stations and smelters to inspect and carry out assessments of the operational plants and rectify defaults.
- Perform regular system maintenance, remove and fit parts to heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
Education
Certification - Automotive Service Technician
Pietermaritzburg Technical College
Pietermaritzburg Kwa Zulu Natal South-Africa 01.1992 - 11.1992
High School Diploma -
Nic Diederichs Technical High School
Krugersdorp Gauteng South-Africa 01.1984 - 11.1988
Skills
Workshop organization
Scheduling and planning
Maintenance management
Equipment troubleshooting
Repairs
Decision-making
Engine repair
Parts replacement
Changing oil
Vehicle inspection
Automotive Technician Certification
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Tshepang Electrical Ltd(PTY0
08.2024 - Current
Workshop Foreman / Farm Maintenance Technician
Wohlfahrt Poultry Farm Ltd (PTY)
11.2019 - 07.2024
Workshop Supervisor
Clyde Bergemann Africa Ltd (PTY)
01.2011 - 09.2017
Owner / Automotive Service Technician
I.G.A. Auto (Part Time and Mobile Business)
01.1998 - Current
Certification - Automotive Service Technician
Pietermaritzburg Technical College
01.1992 - 11.1992
High School Diploma -
Nic Diederichs Technical High School
01.1984 - 11.1988
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