Business Development

Oversee all business and administrative aspects of the workshop
To run an efficient and profitable workshop to ensure the self-sustaining of the college
Forecast goals and objectives for the workshop and endeavour to meet them.
Responsible for marketing and growing the business
Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
Plan and prepare annual budget for the department and facilities, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions. Follow up closely during implementation.
Administration
Maintain reporting systems required for workshop operations
Attend and contribute to monthly meetings with CEO, Workshop Manager, Logistics Officer and Accounts Assistant
Prepare and administer annual operating budget for the workshop
Develop, motivate and monitor the performance of all workshop staff
Provide direct supervision to the Workshop Manager and Logistics Officer
Direct and schedule the activities of all workshop employees.
Monitor workshop staff daily productivity reports
Develop, motivate and monitor the performance of all workshop staff
Provide direct supervision to the Workshop Manager and Logistics Officer
Establish and maintain good working relationships with academic team to ensure collaboration between theory and practice for students.
Contribute to the MfA team

To report to the CEO and to work as part of the staff team at the college.
Work with the academic team to monitor student workshop time.
To adhere to all policies and procedures implemented across Mechanics for Africa
To work with professionalism and integrity at all times and to show the working of Christian values in your life
To work as directed by the CEO, from time to time, in any other reasonable duties concerning the workshop and college

Essential Qualities

Diploma/degree in Business Studies or related field
Experience in a management role within the automotive related industry
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students
Work under minimum supervision
Computer literate with a solid understanding of Microsoft applications
Strong communication and inter-personal skills with an administrative competence
High levels of accountability, honesty , integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
It is an occupational requirement for the post holder to be a Christian.
Valid driver’s license

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be held on 17th August 2023.