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Role Summary

The Workshop Foreman is responsible for leading the direct work in the workshop and supervising daily staff activities. They must ensure that work is carried out according to applicable instructions, in a rational and economical manner for both the customer and the company. The role involves ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction, maintaining relevant technical literature, and ensuring technicians comply with Scania Standards. The Foreman must also control workshop equipment, vehicles, and special tools, follow policies, instructions, and SHEQ directives, address poor workmanship immediately, and manage the assigned team end-to-end.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Diesel Technician with Trade certificate
• 3-5 years of technical workshop experience, with supervisory or team leader experience considered an advantage
• Valid Heavy Vehicle license
• Computer literacy in MS Office and Scania systems
• Medically Fit

Competencies (to be tested in interview)

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Diagnostic expertise
• Customer service
• Effective Communication & Decision making
• Planning and Organizing
• Managing well under pressure

All applications will be treated with confidentiality and only accessible to involved recruitment personnel.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Job Role
The successful candidate will be providing technical and diagnostic expertise within the workshop & service department and in doing so, advise and direct technicians on best practice methodologies for machine checks, repairs, and servicing as per customer requirements.

• Managing and controlling the smooth process of all new units ACR’s & PDI’s
• Attending weekly production meeting.
• Holding toolbox talks with service staff.
• Keeping service manager & other senior management updated on the Workshop process.
• Providing instructions on carrying out diagnostic work and supporting technicians.
• Providing advice and support to technicians on technical matters as well as ensuring Technicians are completing the required training set out by our OEM.
• Carrying out fault diagnosis for speedy machine Pre-Delivery Inspections, Load Testing, and servicing.
• Co-operating in machine care and safety whilst working on machines.
• SHEQ & ISO responsibilities for the service department as well as ensuring a clean and tidy environment.
• Ensuring machines are tested, returned to customer after-service in a neat and clean condition.
• Ensuring diagnosis leads to the most cost-effective and accurate remedy to the fault or customer complaint.
• Completing all necessary forms and documentation included in the company’s SOP’s
• Custodian of all machine Service and Parts Manuals.
• Drafting and preparing any reports required.
• Addressing and coordinating subordinates’ training requirements and development.
• Ensuring effective communication with staff, across departments, customers, and service providers.
• Assisting with the control of service department expenditure and selection of service provider

Qualifications and Competencies Required:
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Good communication and writing skills in English.
• Must have a red seal earthmoving qualification.
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• At least five years relevant post trade qualified experience or similar
• Supervisory or management experience would be advantageous.
• Candidate must be computer literate (Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and Word).
• Technical Aptitude.
• Must be able to communicate with staff & customers at all levels.
• Must adhere to all SHE requirements.
• Well-disciplined and self-motivated

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

To provide effective technical and specialist support to staff, whilst ensuring a high-quality service delivery to customers. Maximising service sales and profitability by creating customer confidence in the Dealership by providing quality service.

Key Performance Areas :

• Manage and monitor labour sales and workshop profitability, and at all times conduct effective workshop planning
• Plan workshop production according to productive and available staff
• Attend to escalated workshop (technical) problems accordingly
• Evaluate all serviced vehicles (technical) and assist in ordering parts
• Maintain good housekeeping within department
• Manage training of all service staff
• Provide feedback to all workshop staff on individual performance against targets
• Control (WIP) work in progress on all vehicles in the workshop daily to acceptable levels
• Manage risk (financial and non financial) within department
• Manage and drive personal and professional development
• Provide efficient and effective internal communication

Minimum Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Qualified Motorcycle Technician
• 5 Years Workshop experience in a Dealership as Technician.
• Supervisory / Foreman experience in a Workshop would be highly advantageous.
• The aptitude and competency to manage a team effectively
• Valid motorcycle license
• Diagnostic Ability / Skills
• Working knowledge of i-vehicles
• Planning & Organising
• Customer & Service Orientation
• Leading & Managing Teams
• Following Instructions & Procedures
• Coping with Pressure & Setbacks

A competitive salary is offered plus an incentive scheme, as well as standard company benefits such as medical aid and provident fund contributions.

How to Apply :

Email a detailed CV to or send a whatsapp to for more information.

Our well-known automotive dealer client based in Tzaneen currently holds a vacancy for a Workshop Foreman.

This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to ensure that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.
To provide effective technical and specialist support to staff, whilst ensuring a high quality of workmanship and service delivery to customers.

The responsibilities of a Foreman include the following tasks:

• Recruits, hires, and motivates qualified service technicians.
• Assists technicians in developing their skills.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Ensures that all department employees receive appropriate manufacturer training.
• Conducts regular performance reviews for all technicians in accordance with dealership guidelines.
• Ensures that all repairs are assigned to technicians in an equal and fair manner.
• Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
• Ensures repairs are charged out correctly.
• Checks progress of each repair order throughout the day.
• Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed.
• Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing, and all are processed correctly.
• Establishes and maintains customer follow-up programs to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
• Handles all customer complaints within 24 hours, informing other managers as appropriate.
• Manages department performance using tools such as the daily operating control (DOC), efficiency and productivity control, comeback reports, warranty reports, telephone surveys, and monthly forecasts.
• Monitors technicians’ daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• Monitors shop conditions, including cleanliness, safety, and the condition of shop equipment. Reports problems to the service manager or dealer.
• Ensures the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
• Fills in for service advisor and dispatcher when necessary.
• Attends manager’s meetings as requested.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:

• Must have workshop Foreman experience

Skills:

• Have sound communication skills in English and language commonly spoken in the area (speak & write).
• Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people, building team spirit, reconciling conflict, listening, and supporting others.
• Professional and technical expertise in vehicle service and repair maintenance.
• Problem-solving and motor vehicle fault-finding skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Supervising and leading; providing team members with clear direction, motivating and empowering others, providing people with development opportunities, and setting appropriate standards of behaviour.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Following instructions and processes; appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates a commitment to the organization; complies with legal and technical obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• A team player.
• Decision-making and action-oriented.
• A developing understanding of the commercial factors of managing a successful business operation.
• Valuing Diversity.

Personal Attributes:

• Initiative.
• Perseverance.
• Adaptability.
• Someone who values and builds relationships.
• Alignment with the brand.
• Positive thinking.

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Our passenger dealer client based in Polokwane is looking for an experienced and qualified Workshop Foreman.

Job Description KEY OUTPUTS:

• Ensures appropriate allocation of work to technicians.
• Ensures work completed meets service delivery and quality control requirements.
• Effectively arranges for the allocation and distribution of outwork to service providers.
• Accurately orders supplies for the workshop.
• Ensure customers’ needs are understood and resolved.
• Leadership of the team.

Position Overview Specific Role Responsibilities KEY OUTPUTS:

• Ensures appropriate allocation of work to technicians.
• Ensures work completed meets service delivery and quality control requirements.
• Effectively arranges for the allocation and distribution of outwork to service providers.
• Accurately orders supplies for the workshop.
• Ensure customers’ needs are understood and resolved.
• Leadership of the team.

Qualifications and Experience QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Technician with leadership skills.
• Previous experience as a Foreman and/or Team Leader will be advantageous.
• Proven track record of successes and achievements.

Skills and Personal Attributes KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Sound understanding of processes and systems.
• Good product knowledge.
• People Management skills to lead/drive a great team.
• Communication Skills.
• MS Office (intermediate).
• Motivated and enthusiastic about the product.
• Excellent leadership skills and abilities.

Our well-known automotive dealer client based in Tzaneen currently holds a vacancy for a Workshop Foreman.

This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to ensure that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.
To provide effective technical and specialist support to staff, whilst ensuring a high quality of workmanship and service delivery to customers.

The responsibilities of a Foreman include the following tasks:

• Recruits, hires, and motivates qualified service technicians.
• Assists technicians in developing their skills.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Ensures that all department employees receive appropriate manufacturer training.
• Conducts regular performance reviews for all technicians in accordance with dealership guidelines.
• Ensures that all repairs are assigned to technicians in an equal and fair manner.
• Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
• Ensures repairs are charged out correctly.
• Checks progress of each repair order throughout the day.
• Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed.
• Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing, and all are processed correctly.
• Establishes and maintains customer follow-up programs to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
• Handles all customer complaints within 24 hours, informing other managers as appropriate.
• Manages department performance using tools such as the daily operating control (DOC), efficiency and productivity control, comeback reports, warranty reports, telephone surveys, and monthly forecasts.
• Monitors technicians’ daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• Monitors shop conditions, including cleanliness, safety, and the condition of shop equipment. Reports problems to the service manager or dealer.
• Ensures the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
• Fills in for service advisor and dispatcher when necessary.
• Attends manager’s meetings as requested.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:

• Must have workshop Foreman experience

Skills:

• Have sound communication skills in English and language commonly spoken in the area (speak & write).
• Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people, building team spirit, reconciling conflict, listening, and supporting others.
• Professional and technical expertise in vehicle service and repair maintenance.
• Problem-solving and motor vehicle fault-finding skills.
• Planning and organizing.
• Supervising and leading; providing team members with clear direction, motivating and empowering others, providing people with development opportunities, and setting appropriate standards of behaviour.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
• Following instructions and processes; appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates a commitment to the organization; complies with legal and technical obligations and safety requirements of the role.
• Coping with pressure and setbacks.
• A team player.
• Decision-making and action-oriented.
• A developing understanding of the commercial factors of managing a successful business operation.
• Valuing Diversity.

Personal Attributes:

• Initiative.
• Perseverance.
• Adaptability.
• Someone who values and builds relationships.
• Alignment with the brand.
• Positive thinking.

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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Workshop Foreman or Junior Service Manager to oversee the daily operations of our automotive workshop. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient workflow, maintain high-quality service standards, and lead a team of technicians and support staff.

Key Responsibilities :

• Workshop Operations : Manage day-to-day activities, ensuring timely completion of repair and maintenance tasks.
• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor workshop personnel, including mechanics and technicians, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure all work meets established quality standards and complies with safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Inventory Management : Oversee inventory levels of spare parts, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability and minimizing downtime.
• Customer Interaction : Interface with customers to understand their requirements, provide estimates, and ensure satisfaction with services rendered.
• Record Keeping : Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inventory, preparing reports for management as needed.
• Process Improvement : Identify opportunities for enhancing workshop efficiency and implement necessary changes.
• Compliance : Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations within the workshop environment.

Minimum Requirements :

• Education : Matric / Grade 12 Certificate.
• Qualifications : Relevant trade-tested qualification (e.g., Motor Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic).
• Experience : 3 to 5 years in a supervisory role within an automotive workshop, preferably with experience in earthmoving equipment.
• Licenses : Valid driver's license.
• Skills : Proficient in troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and servicing technical equipment; ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing schedules

Do you like working in the manufacturing industry? Our client, a progressive global engineering group, is seeking a SHEQ Officer to join their team.

Requirements include:

• Experience with trailers and taillights
• Experience at supervisor level
• Knowledge of SHEQ Procedures

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.