Automotive Workshop Foreman -Gauteng, Bryanston

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead a team of technicians and apprentices in our Gauteng workshop. You will coordinate daily activities, allocate tasks, and monitor repairs to ensure quality and timely delivery.

You will drive productivity, maintain safety standards, and oversee workshop documentation, invoicing accuracy, and customer communications. A Red Seal certification and strong diagnostic skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Workshop Foreman or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day control and coordination of workshop activities.
• Allocate work fairly to technicians and apprentices.
• Monitor repair quality and ensure standards are met.
• Maximise workshop productivity and labour utilisation.
• Record parts, materials and consumables for invoicing.
• Track job progress and ensure efficient turnaround times.
• Coach and train technicians for development.
• Maintain workshop discipline, safety compliance and housekeeping.
• Oversee use and care of workshop equipment and tools.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments on issues.
• Ensure repair orders and workshop documentation are accurate.
• Manage supplier and sublet repair relationships for quality and cost.
• Safeguard customer vehicles and workshop assets.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Technical automotive knowledge

Team supervision

Planning and organisation

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

Red Seal Technician Certification

Tools

Autoline DMS

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Duties include

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years plus experience in a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Team Leader or Assistant Workshop Controller role.
• Diagnostic skills/ability.
• Strong technical automotive knowledge and diagnostic 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.

Submission closing date: No later than 8 June 2026