Automotive Workshop Foreman -Gauteng, Bryanston

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Mototeam (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks a Workshop Foreman to guide technicians and apprentices, ensure repair quality, and optimise productivity. You will monitor progress, coach staff, and maintain safety and documentation across workshop operations.

Ideal candidates have Red Seal certification, strong diagnostic ability, and proven supervisory experience in a busy automotive workshop. The role is on-site with standard workshop hours and a focus on customer service and efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Workshop Foreman, Senior Technician, Team Leader or Assistant Workshop Controller role.
• Strong diagnostic and automotive knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate a team of technicians.
• Technician qualification – Red Seal.
• Knowledge of workshop administration and job card processes.
• Ability to handle customer concerns professionally and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day control and coordination of workshop activities.
• Allocating work to technicians and apprentices.
• Monitoring repair quality and standards compliance.
• Maximising workshop productivity and labour utilisation.
• Recording parts, materials and consumables for invoicing.
• Tracking job progress and ensuring efficient turnaround times.
• Coaching and training to develop technicians.
• Maintaining workshop discipline and safety compliance.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Automotive knowledge

Team leadership

Planning and organisational skills

Microsoft Office

DMS knowledge

Education

Red Seal Technician Qualification

Tools

Autoline or similar DMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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.

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Submission closing date: No later than 8 June 2026