Auto Workshop Lead & Diagnostics Coach

JVR Software; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead day-to-day workshop operations in Randburg. The role involves coordinating technicians, ensuring repair quality, and driving productivity and accurate invoicing.

You’ll coach staff, enforce safety, and manage parts, tools and documentation to support timely service delivery. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a supervisory workshop role, Red Seal, and strong diagnostic and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years plus experience in a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Team Leader or Assistant Workshop Controller role.
• Strong technical automotive knowledge and diagnostic ability.
• Diagnostic skills/ability.
• Technician qualification – Red Seal.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate a team of technicians.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of workshop administration and job card processes.
• Ability to handle customer concerns professionally and effectively.
• Knowledge of workshop health and safety regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Autoline or similar DMS knowledge
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Clear Criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day-to-day control and coordination of workshop activities.
• Allocating work fairly and effectively to technicians and apprentices.
• Monitoring repair quality and ensuring work is completed to required standards.
• Maximising workshop productivity and labour utilisation.
• Ensuring all parts, materials and consumables are accurately recorded for invoicing.
• Tracking job progress and ensuring efficient turnaround times.
• Supporting technician development through coaching and training.
• Maintaining workshop discipline, safety compliance and housekeeping standards.
• Overseeing the correct use and care of workshop equipment, tools and diagnostic systems.
• Liaising with customers and internal departments to resolve technical and service-related matters.
• Ensuring repair orders, defect coding and workshop documentation are completed accurately.
• Managing supplier and sublet repair relationships to ensure quality, cost control and timely delivery.
• Safeguarding customer vehicles, workshop assets and company property.

Skills

Workshop supervision

Diagnostic ability

Team leadership

Planning & org

Health & Safety

DMS knowledge

MS Office

Driver's license

Customer communication

Education

Red Seal qualification

Tools

Autoline DMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

JVR Software is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead day-to-day workshop operations in Randburg. The role involves coordinating technicians, ensuring repair quality, and driving productivity and accurate invoicing.

You’ll coach staff, enforce safety, and manage parts, tools and documentation to support timely service delivery. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a supervisory workshop role, Red Seal, and strong diagnostic and planning skills.