27 Workshop Foreman jobs in South Africa

Overview

Workshop Foreman — Lead and manage workshop operations in a dynamic fruit packhouse environment

Grabouw, South Africa | R45,000 negotiable | 07:00 to 16:00 (overtime as needed)

Our client is a leading player in the fruit production and packhouse industry, known for their commitment to quality, efficiency, and innovation in agricultural operations. With strong roots in the region, they combine traditional farming values with modern practices to ensure excellence across their value chain. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team in a business that values reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

As Workshop Foreman, you will oversee all aspects of the workshop, ensuring the smooth and efficient maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles and equipment. You will manage a team of mechanics and artisans, maintain high operational standards, and ensure safety and compliance across the workshop.

• Supervise and coordinate all workshop activities, including servicing, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Manage and lead a team of artisans, mechanics, and workshop staff to meet productivity and quality standards
• Oversee maintenance of agricultural equipment, trucks, utility vehicles (bakkies), and related machinery
• Ensure effective operation of paint shops and spray booths
• Schedule and allocate tasks, monitor progress, and maintain accurate job cards and service records
• Enforce compliance with safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with the Technical Engineering Manager to plan and prioritise maintenance needs
• Manage spare parts inventory and drive cost-effective workshop operations

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (trade-tested)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a foreman/supervisory role within agricultural or industrial operations
• Strong technical knowledge of agricultural equipment, trucks, and utility vehicles
• Exposure to paint shops and spray booth operations (essential)
• Proven leadership and people-management skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in both English and Afrikaans (inherent requirement)
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and practical approach
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of work

Overview

We have a position for a Workshop Foreman with a vehicle dealership in Polokwane.

• Overseeing the daily activities in the workshop.
• Assisting other technicians in the workshop and provides employee training.
• Ensures that the technicians perform their duties efficiently and the workshop targets are achieved.
• Interact with customers and resolving problems.

• At least 3 to 5 years' experience as a Workshop Foreman.
• Previous Experience as vehicle technician or technical advisor in the workshop.
• Experience working in a Vehicle Dealership and with a corporate brand like VW, BMW, Audi etc.
• Valid SA Driver’s license and Clear criminal record.
• Target Driven, dedicated, focused, leadership abilities.
• Grade 12.

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Overview

Our client is searching for a Workshop Foreman to join their team in Pretoria. The Workshop Foreman is responsible for overseeing both the workshop and the wash bay. They must ensure that all repair and maintenance work on tautliner and tipper trailers is carried out to the required standards, and that the wash bay is properly maintained and kept clean.

• Assist with the recruitment and hiring of new workshop and wash bay employees.
• Conduct orientation and training for new employees.
• Create and manage employee work schedules.
• Assign duties to workshop and wash bay employees.
• Oversee employees’ work, tasks, and adherence to standards.
• Process work orders.
• Enter job card information into the database.
• Maintain work records and files.
• Assist with repairs, maintenance, or other tasks related to work orders.
• Review completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Enforce all health and safety policies in the workshop and wash bay.
• Ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Address and resolve issues and complaints.
• Inspect the workshop, wash bay, and equipment.
• Repair and service, or arrange for the repair and servicing of, equipment and machinery as needed.
• Order supplies.
• Operate workshop machinery and equipment when required.
• Ensure the workshop and wash bay are clean, organized, and free of dangerous or hazardous materials.

• Demonstrate strong leadership skills.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of trailer repairs, specifically tautliner and side tipper trailers.
• Work well within a team environment.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all health and safety protocols.
• Remain calm and clear-headed in emergency situations.
• Manage time efficiently.
• Effectively multi-task.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Possess basic computer literacy.
• Read, interpret, and compose work orders accurately.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Translate technical or industry-specific terminology into clear, understandable language when needed.
• Be qualified to operate heavy machinery.

• Gr 12 or equivalent.
• Qualified mechanic or similar.
• 2 years or more workshop experience within transport or logistics environment.
• 2 years or more experience working on tautliner and/or tipper trailers.

• Time will be split between workshop (80%) and wash bay (20%).
• Standard 45-hour workweek applies, though overtime may be necessary
  • Standard workhours Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 17:00
  • Weekend hours will be required.
• Some areas of the job site may be hazardous so protective gear should be worn when appropriate.
• Must be medically fit.

• Discretionary Bonus (13th cheque)

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Workshop Foreman within the Trade division at Standerton, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

This role involves managing workshop operations. Key responsibilities include supervising artisans and technicians, ensuring the quality of work, and overseeing administrative duties. The Workshop Foreman is also responsible for daily task allocation, handling warranty claims, and ensuring excellent service delivery and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Check the quality of work done
• Check the quality of completed work
• Oversee admin duties
• Service delivery to Customers
• Ensure client satisfaction
• Oversee workmanship of artisans and/or technicians
• Handling of warranty claims
• Allocating daily duties to artisans and/or technicians
• Maintain good relationships with assessors and clients

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal)
• Experience as a Workshop Foreman
• Knowledge of New Holland tractors (advantageous)
• Production orientated
• Valid driver's license (Code 08)
• Ability to comply with deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Take the next step in your career with TWK Agri, a trusted leader in agriculture and beyond.

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**TWK Agri supports the principles of Employment Equity and reserves the right to prioritise candidates in line with our Employment Equity targets.

Must be able to work in a team, we are a very team driven workshop with a group chasing goals. Would be preferable that the candidate has master/diagnostic technician experience.

The foreman would be responsible for handing work out, doing test drives and quality checks. Must be able to lend a hand in diagnostics.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

• To ensure service and repairs are carried out to the highest standards of quality possible to ensure customer satisfaction.
• To ensure efficient use of materials, equipment and labour resources.
• To control and supervise staff in the use of equipment and tools to effect repair and diagnosis of vehicle faults and service to vehicles.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and experience:

· Qualified Red Seal

· Experience on trailers and tailifts

· Valid Code 14.

· Experience at supervisor level.

· Computer literate – MS office.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Develop and maintain a sound relationship with suppliers.

· Manpower utilization.

· Need to be able to work shifts.

· Medical fit.

Job specification - Key Performance areas:

· Oversee and implement the fleet maintenance.

· Manage stock levels and the purchase and replacement parts and equipment.

· Manage performance of a shift or skilled and semiskilled artisans.

· Ensure successful implementation, monitor and management of SHEQ PROCEUDERES.

· Attend to breakdowns and implement maintenance schedules.

· Ensure housekeeping is to standard.

· Monthly toolbox talks.

· Monthly inspection of all workshop tools and technician tools.

· Ensure load testing is done annually.

· Load testing of all workshop tools.

· Ensure timesheets and attendance registers is up to date daily.

· Quality inspections daily.

· Manage job cards and submit for closing of job cards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R26 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)
• Building Trailers: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Red Seal (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Minimum Requirements:

Education and experience:

· Qualified Diesel Mechanic.

· Experience on trailers and taillights.

· Valid Code 14.

· Experience at supervisor level.

· Computer literate – MS office.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Develop and maintain a sound relationship with suppliers.

· Manpower utilization.

· Need to be able to work shifts.

· Medical fit.

Job specification - Key Performance areas:

· Oversee and implement the fleet maintenance.

· Manage stock levels and the purchase and replacement parts and equipment.

· Manage performance of a shift or skilled and semiskilled artisans.

· Ensure successful implementation, monitor and management of SHEQ PROCEUDERES.

· Attend to breakdowns and implement maintenance schedules.

· Ensure housekeeping is to standard.

· Monthly toolbox talks.

· Monthly inspection of all workshop tools and technician tools.

· Ensure load testing is done annually.

· Load testing of all workshop tools.

· Ensure timesheets and attendance registers is up to date daily.

· Quality inspections daily.

· Manage job cards and submit for closing of job cards.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to R20 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Responsible for effective management of technical and administrative aspects regarding the workshop.

ASSIST WITH EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES:

• Core Tasks:
  

  -    Assist in initiating new job cards with relevant information

  
  

  -    Assist with daily management of orders and attendance to complaints

  
  

  -    Render technical support/assistance (internal/external)

  
  

  -    Identify and initiate claims

  
  

  -    Manage and check content of claims room

  
  

  -    Ad hoc inspection of serviceable vehicles/tractors

  
  

       ASSIST WITH EFFECTIVE MARKETING AND LIAISON WITH CLIENT:

  
  


• Core Tasks:
  

  -    Assist with marketing plan according to Equipment Marketing strategy:

  
  


• Client clinics


• Promotions


• Inspection programs
  

  -     Assist with continuous and effective liaison with clients.

  
  

  -    Assist with timeous and effective attention to complaints.

  
  

  EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION:

  
  


• Core Tasks:
  

  -    Draw and check reports (see Evidence).

  
  

  -    Assist with financial management of workshop (budgets per technician, hour, travelling, sublets).

  
  

  -    Assist with high quality internal & external communication.

  
  

  -    Assist with health and safety compliance.

  
  

  EFFECTIVE MENTORING OF PERSONNEL:

  
  


• Core Tasks:
  

  -    Manage scheduling of workshop personnel.

  
  

  -    Inform staff about desired outcomes in terms of goals and objectives.

  
  

  -    Observe performance and provide constructive feedback regularly.

  
  

  -    Assist with developing staff to full potential.

  
  

  -    Identify potential for accelerated development.

  
  

  -    Support candidates during development process.

  
  

  -    Adhere to responsibilities according to relevant legislation & regulations (BCEA, LRA, OSH Act).

  
  

  PERFORM TECHNICAL DUTY AS REQUIRED PER MANDATE:

  
  


• Core Tasks:

-    Provide service and maintenance of Agri-mechanical equipment.

-    Maintain minimum set hours service delivery per month as per management mandate.

-    Monitor workshop productivity per technician.

-    Ensure high quality of service delivery.

-    Inspect work of technicians before signing off.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate and qualified tractor technician

Requirements: At least 2 years relevant Agri-mechanical experience.

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• We are committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference.


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• Should you meet the above requirements and believe you can contribute to the company, kindly register and apply on our Career Page at


• Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

CLOSING DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER 2025