Code 14 Licensed Workshop Foreman - Diesel & Heavy Vehicles

University of Fort Hare; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare seeks a Workshop Foreman for its Automotive workshop in Pinetown. The role requires hands‑on leadership, supervising artisans, and maintaining diesel engines and heavy vehicles to high standards. You will drive maintenance quality, safety, and productivity across daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supervision, a Diesel Trade Test, matric or higher, and a Code 14 licence, with strong planning and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Matric or higher qualification required.
• Completed Diesel Trade Test.
• Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience.
• Valid Code 14 driver's licence.
• Strong planning and leadership skills with the ability to manage workshop operations effectively.
• Sound technical knowledge of diesel engines, heavy vehicles, and workshop processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations and maintenance to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Lead and develop a team of skilled artisans, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Ensure safety standards are followed and productivity targets are met.
• Plan and coordinate workloads, equipment, and parts to optimise workshop throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Diesel engines

Heavy vehicles

Workshop processes

Education

Matric or higher

Diesel Trade Test

Job description

University of Fort Hare seeks a Workshop Foreman for its Automotive workshop in Pinetown. The role requires hands‑on leadership, supervising artisans, and maintaining diesel engines and heavy vehicles to high standards. You will drive maintenance quality, safety, and productivity across daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in supervision, a Diesel Trade Test, matric or higher, and a Code 14 licence, with strong planning and organizational skills.