Hybrid Automotive Workshop Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonus

Hybrid work arrangement

Technical training opportunities

Supportive team culture

Medical aid & retirement contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Workshop Supervisor in Polokwane, Limpopo to lead a busy service center.

You will oversee daily workshop operations, coordinate technicians, and ensure service quality in a hybrid work environment, blending on-site supervision with off-site administrative tasks. The role offers opportunities for advanced technical training and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an Automotive Technician with leadership/supervisory roles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and deep understanding of automotive systems and diagnostics.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication to lead and motivate a team.
• Proficiency with workshop management software and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of workshop technicians.
• Assign repair orders based on skills and workload.
• Monitor work quality to meet standards and customer expectations.
• Assist technicians with complex diagnostics and provide guidance.
• Ensure safety protocols and a clean, organized workshop.
• Manage parts inventory with parts department and approve orders.

Skills

Automotive leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Workshop management software

Diagnostic tools

Team supervision

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Workshop Supervisor in Polokwane, Limpopo to lead a busy service center.

You will oversee daily workshop operations, coordinate technicians, and ensure service quality in a hybrid work environment, blending on-site supervision with off-site administrative tasks. The role offers opportunities for advanced technical training and a collaborative team culture.