Senior Automotive Workshop Foreman – Lead Diagnostics & Team

Profile Personnel Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel Ltd in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead the technical team and ensure efficient workshop operations. You will oversee service and repair delivery, manage workload, and maintain high quality customer service.

The ideal candidate has a qualified motor mechanic background, at least 5 years post-qualification experience, and proven foreman experience in a franchised dealership. Strong diagnostics and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Motor Mechanic with post-qualification experience.
• Minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Previous Workshop Foreman experience in a franchised dealership.
• Strong diagnostics and fault-finding experience.
• Sound knowledge of the motor vehicle industry.
• Ability to organise and manage workshop operations.
• Ability to supervise a technical team.
• Strong computer literacy and reporting ability.
• Knowledge of OEM rules and regulations.
• Valid, unendorsed driver's licence.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customers' service and repair requirements are delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Plan workshop activities to balance capacity and workload.
• Supervise, motivate and manage technical staff to meet performance standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping and organisation within the workshop.
• Assist with customer engagements relating to technical matters.
• Support overall efficiency and quality of workshop operations.
• Generate and maintain daily workshop reports.

Skills

Workshop management

Leadership

Diagnostics

Planning

Customer service

Reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Motor Mechanic

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Profile Personnel Ltd in Port Elizabeth is seeking an experienced Workshop Foreman to lead the technical team and ensure efficient workshop operations. You will oversee service and repair delivery, manage workload, and maintain high quality customer service.

The ideal candidate has a qualified motor mechanic background, at least 5 years post-qualification experience, and proven foreman experience in a franchised dealership. Strong diagnostics and reporting skills are essential.