Workshop Manager - Angola

Contract: 2 year fixed term position

Location:Menongue, Angola with regular visit to the other country locations

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

About HALO

The HALO Trust is the world’s largest and oldest international humanitarian mine action non-government organisation (NGO). For over thirty years, we have been saving lives and helping war-torn communities recover, by making their land safe. Our mission is to protect lives and restore the livelihoods of those affected by conflict.

 HALO is known for its work to clear landmines, but we also lead on dealing with unexploded ordnance, from bullets to aircraft bombs, and we educate communities to keep them safe. We also build safe arms stores and systems for securing guns. HALO was established in Afghanistan in 1988 and now employs over 11,000 staff in 28 countries and territories.

 We are extremely proud of the work we do and the people in our team. For us all, it is more than just a job. It is a shared purpose.

HALO has been working in Angola since 1994 when we established a mine clearance programme in Angola. Today we have over 1,200 staff in Angola spread across a vast area with five different base locations.

About the role:

As a senior leadership role, the primary responsibility of the Workshop Manager is to lead, manage and motivate all workshop activities on the Angola programme. The successful individual will have a mandate to develop the programme workshops at each base location and deployed in the field in line with programme strategies set by the Programme Manager.

 Working Relationships:

Managing the workshop country team, the workshop Manager will report directly to the Angola international Fleet Technical Advisor.  HALO’s Global Head of Fleet and Road safety and HALO HQ Logistics team will provide professional support and be a sounding board for decision making as required.

 Responsibilities:

The Workshop Manager you will be responsible for training local mechanics, overseeing the inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of our fleet. You will lead a team of mechanics, ensuring that all repairs are carried out to the highest standards and in a timely manner. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the operational efficiency and safety of our fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and experience in repair of the following vehicle types: Land Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, Daf 4400 Truck, Kamaz Truck and JCB plant.
• Work within the rules of the relevant global SOP’s.
• Create and manage a preventive maintenance plan.
• Manage and oversee all repair and preventive maintenance activities.
• Implement standardised workshop systems across all programme repair facilities.
• Inspect and diagnose issues in vehicles and plant equipment.
• Train and instruct local National mechanics on proper repair techniques and standards.
• Provide training on expedient repairs to ensure vehicle recovery in remote areas.
• Move between programme locations to troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct workshop and location safety audits, implementing safe working practices.
• Manage inventory of spare parts and equipment.
• Provide spare part procurement plan to ensure enough spare parts to maintain the fleet to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance and repair activities.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless operations.

Requirements

• HND/HNC automotive engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a workshop manager.
• Experience working across multi location maintenance facilities.
• Ability to train local nationals vehicle mechanics and systems.
• Effective risk manager across all aspects of the workshop operation with experience of coordinating a detailed risk assessment programme to reduce cost and improve road safety.
• Experience in leading and working effectively across cultures and language barriers.
• Ability and motivation to work in a challenging environment and to live and work in close proximity to others.
• Strong IT skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Valid driving licence including Large Goods Vehicles.

Desirable (not essential)

• Previous work experience in Africa.
• Previous work experience with an NGO.
• Experience in humanitarian mine action.
• Kowledge of Portuguese language.

Benefits

• Local overseas allowance of $350 per month
• Shared accommodation in a rented HALO apartment, provided at nil cost
• 49 days annual leave increasing to 56 days after 2 years
• Three economy return flights to the member’s home address (or an alternative location up to an equivalent cost)
• Comprehensive insurance package: life assurance and medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation.

Please submit a CV and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) in English outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 22 April 2025 If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people form a diverse candidate pool.