Senior Red Seal Technician

MoToRecuit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled Senior Red Seal Technician - Productive Foreman. In this role, you will perform advanced diagnostics, mentor junior staff, and take on increasing responsibilities towards workshop management. The ideal candidate has strong diagnostic and mechanical skills, 8-10 years of experience, and is interested in leadership. A remuneration range of R23,000 – R25,000 per month is offered, along with benefits.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Productivity Incentive

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in a workshop, preferably in an RMI Approved workshop.
• Proactive and reliable with mentoring abilities.
• Experience in a supervisory or management role is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on vehicles.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to workshop efficiency.
• Manage day-to-day operations and lead a team.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Mechanical skills

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Red Seal Technician Qualification

Job description

Senior Red Seal Technician - Productive Foreman - Gauteng, Edenvale

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Our client, an RMI affiliated motor dealership is on the hunt to employ a highly skilled and motivated Senior Red Seal Technician | Productive Foreman, with strong diagnostic capabilities and a passion for automotive excellence. This is a unique opportunity for a technician looking to grow into a workshop foreman role and ultimately take long term control of the workshop.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing advanced diagnostics, repairs and maintenance on a wide range of vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. In addition to hands on technical work, the role involves mentoring and supporting junior technicians, contributing to workshop efficiency and gradually taking on leadership responsibilities with the potential to grow into a Workshop foreman, ultimately overseeing day to day workshop operations and driving continuous growth and improvement.

Remuneration

Cost to Company R23 000 – R25 000 per month – Depending on experience

Benefits include Provident Fund; Productivity Incentive

Duties include

• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on a wide range of vehicles, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems efficiently.
• Mentor and support junior technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Maintain accurate service records, reports, and workshop documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and workshop operational standards.
• Collaborate with management to streamline processes and improve workshop efficiency.
• Lead by example with a strong work ethic, discipline, and dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Take on increasing responsibilities towards workshop management, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation as below :

Workshop Operations & Workflow Management

• Allocate job cards based on technician skill and availability
• Ensure job cards are correctly completed
• Oversee test drives and post-test full checks
• Approve proposed work before quoting via Service Advisor
• Ensure parts are ordered and delivered on time
• Expedite delayed part deliveries
• Maintain efficient workflow and minimize downtime
• Monitor job progress; provide support or escalate as needed
• Conduct final quality checks before vehicle release

Post-Repair Quality Control

• Inspect completed work for mechanical and visual standards
• Verify safety, repair accuracy, and fluid levels
• Ensure no warning lights, leaks, or loose fittings remain
• Complete diagnostic scans and log results
• Confirm vehicle cleanliness (inside and out)
• Personally sign off all completed work to reduce comebacks

Team Management & Development

• Supervise and mentor mechanics, apprentices, and service staff
• Conduct regular staff check-ins and performance reviews
• Match tasks to individual strengths
• Manage attendance, leave, and discipline
• Identify training needs and arrange upskilling

Parts & Inventory Coordination

• Ensure accurate and timely parts ordering
• Monitor inventory to prevent over / understocking
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate delivery terms

Customer Service & Communication

• Lead Service Advisor to ensure seamless workshop / front-desk flow
• Communicate job progress and timelines
• Align customer expectations with workshop capacity
• Address complaints promptly and professionally

Customer Vehicle Care Standards

• Enforce use of protective covers in all vehicles
• Prevent tools or rags from being left in / on vehicles
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and inspected before return
• Log pre-existing damage and verify post-work condition
• Instil respect-for-property culture in the team

Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate job records and timesheets
• Enforce health & safety compliance and cleanliness standards
• Track and report workshop KPIs (e.g. TAT, first-time fix rate, comebacks, productivity)

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Technician Qualification – Red Seal with hands on experience
• Aged 30 – 45 Years
• Strong Diagnostic, Problem Solving and Mechanical skills – knowledge of Automotive repairs
• Leadership potential with an interest in growing in a Workshop Foreman role.
• Proactive, reliable and able to mentor junior staff effectively
• Minimum 8 - 10 years\' experience in a workshop – RMI Approved workshop preferred, but not necessary
• Any workshop supervisory or management role experience a bonus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and perform well under pressure
• Sound knowledge of health and safety compliance and workshop best practices
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a confident, hands-on approach
• Ability to handle conflict with diplomacy and fairness
• Committed to staff development and fostering a high-performance culture
• Comfortable working in a busy workshop environment, with frequent interaction with tools, machinery, and vehicles
• Reside in the East Rand region - Close to Edenvale area a bonus

Application

If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then please apply directly now by clicking on the apply button or send your CV to [e-mail].

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Submission closing date

No later than 15 September 2025