Automotive Workshop Lead & Diagnostics Supervisor

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

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.