Earthmoving Workshop Supervisor & Lead Mechanic

Farm Manager SA; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 470,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman/Manager in the Wartburg area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, to take responsibility for the workshop and the maintenance and repair of our earthmoving fleet. The role requires strong mechanical and fault-finding skills, leadership to supervise staff, and the ability to manage schedules, parts usage and costs while ensuring service quality.

Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, be computer literate, hold

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience – essential.
• Strong diesel mechanical, hydraulic and fault-finding skills.
• Earthmoving/heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Previous workshop foreman, management or leadership experience preferred.
• Must be computer literate.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Must be able to communicate in English and isiZulu.
• Strong leadership and staff-management ability.
• Good planning, organisation and maintenance administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Supervise and allocate work to workshop staff.
• Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Manage service schedules and maintenance records.
• Control parts usage and workshop costs.
• Coordinate breakdown repairs.
• Report on fleet condition and upcoming maintenance requirements.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Fault-finding

Leadership

Communication (English & isiZulu)

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman/Manager in the Wartburg area, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, to take responsibility for the workshop and the maintenance and repair of our earthmoving fleet. The role requires strong mechanical and fault-finding skills, leadership to supervise staff, and the ability to manage schedules, parts usage and costs while ensuring service quality.

Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, be computer literate, hold