Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman (Grabouw)

University of Fort Hare; Grabouw; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Grabouw is seeking a Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Diesel Mechanic with extensive management experience, strong technical knowledge of diesel vehicles, and be computer literate. This permanent position requires good leadership skills and a willingness to work extended hours. Interested applicants should ensure a proactive approach to maintenance and effective fleet management.

Qualifications

• 5 years post trade test experience as a Diesel Mechanic.
• 3 - 5 years management experience required.
• Ability to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance schedules minimize defects and breakdowns.
• Attend to breakdowns urgently.
• Monitor maintenance according to procedures.
• Manage fleet and ensure sufficient spare availability.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles.
• Demonstrate leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Coordinate transport and perform management of subordinates.
• Maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Safeguard company assets.
• Keep the workshop clean and safe.
• Assist manager in budgeting processes.
• Analyze costs and implement saving strategies.

Skills

Qualified Diesel Mechanic

Management experience

Computer literate

Technical knowledge of trucks and forklifts

Code 8 driver's license

Procurement experience

Medically fit

Job description

Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman (Grabouw)

2025-10-22 - 2025-11-21

Permanent

SW005938

Agriculture

My client, one of the major role players in the pome fruit industry located in Grabouw, is seeking to employ a dynamic Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman to join their engineering team.

Requirements

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with 5 years post trade test experience
• 3 - 5 years management experience
• Must be computer literate.
• The position requires willingness to work extended hours.
• Sound technical knowledge of trucks, forklifts and other diesel vehicles
• Must hold a Code 8 driver\'s license (Code EC with a valid PDP or Forklift license will be preferred)
• Procurement experience
• Medically fit to perform the duties as required

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure a planned maintenance schedule is always available to minimise defects and breakdowns.
• Ensure breakdowns are attended to with a matter of urgency.
• Monitor to ensure all maintenance is carried out according to procedures and vehicle requirements.
• Fleet management and implement controls to ensure sufficient spares are available for the efficient maintenance of vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles to ensure service standards are maintained.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, motivation and conflict resolution.
• Ensure smooth transport coordination and effective performance management of subordinates.
• Ensure sound relations are maintained with internal and external customers.
• Take necessary precautions to control and safeguard company assets.
• Ensure that housekeeping is completed on an ongoing basis to keep the workshop clean and safe.
• Assist the direct manager by providing input into the budgeting process.
• Monitor costs by analysing cost allocations; identify discrepancies and implement cost saving strategies.