Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman

Anna-Mart le Roux; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Anna-Mart le Roux in Grabouw seeks an experienced Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman to run the day-to-day operations of the vehicle workshop. The role involves preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and coordinating transport activities to keep the fleet safe and reliable.

The ideal candidate is a qualified diesel mechanic with strong supervisory experience and the ability to manage a busy workshop efficiently.

Qualifications

• Qualified diesel mechanic with a completed trade test.
• Minimum 5 years post-trade-test experience.
• 3–5 years workshop management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of diesel vehicles, trucks and forklifts.
• Valid driver’s licence; EC licence with PDP or forklift licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planned maintenance schedules to minimise breakdowns and downtime.
• Ensure that vehicle breakdowns are attended to promptly.
• Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on trucks, forklifts and other diesel-powered vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles.
• Manage workshop staff and monitor performance.
• Coordinate transport-related activities and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor spare-parts availability and assist with procurement.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workshop.
• Assist with budgeting, monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Safeguard company vehicles, tools, equipment and workshop assets.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Supervisory experience

Workshop management

Preventative maintenance

Quality checks

Education

Trade test completed

Tools

Code EC licence with PDP

Forklift licence

Job description

Our client, a well-established agri company, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman to join its engineering team in Grabouw.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation of the vehicle workshop, manage preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs, coordinate transport-related activities and ensure that the company’s fleet remains safe, reliable and operational.
This role is suited to a qualified diesel mechanic with strong technical knowledge, proven supervisory experience and the ability to manage a busy workshop efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planned maintenance schedules to minimise breakdowns and downtime.
• Ensure that vehicle breakdowns are attended to promptly.
• Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on trucks, forklifts and other diesel-powered vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles.
• Manage workshop staff and monitor performance.
• Coordinate transport-related activities and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor spare-parts availability and assist with procurement.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised workshop.
• Assist with budgeting, monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Safeguard company vehicles, tools, equipment and workshop assets.
• Qualified diesel mechanic with a completed trade test.
• At least 5 years’ post‑trade‑test experience.
• 3–5 years’ workshop management or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of trucks, forklifts and other diesel vehicles.
• Valid driver’s licence. A Code EC licence with a valid PDP or a forklift licence will be advantageous.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Medically fit to perform the duties associated with the position.