Working Foreman

Scania Nederland B.V.; Bethal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is seeking a Working Foreman to oversee daily workshop operations. The candidate will be responsible for planning repairs, guiding technicians, and ensuring quality service. A Matric/N3 certificate and Diesel Mechanic qualification are required, along with three years of workshop experience. Leadership and teamwork abilities are essential. The role offers a great opportunity for those looking to advance in an automotive career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years technical workshop experience.
• Experience leading a workshop team is advantageous.
• Auto Electrical experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily planning of the workshop.
• Carry out daily repairs to the vehicles in the workshop.
• Provide workshop technicians with guidance and support.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Planning and Organizing

Education

Matric certificate or N3 or equivalent

Qualified Diesel Mechanic with Trade certificate

Job description

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The Working Foreman is responsible for leading the direct work in the workshop. They need to ensure that the work is carried out according to applicable instructions and in a rational and economic way for both the customer and the company and for selling workshop hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily planning of workshop
• Carry out daily repairs to the vehicles in the workshop.
• Provide the workshop technicians with instructions and directions. To guide and support the technicians about troubleshooting, repairing methods, efficiency and services quality.
• Manage and maintain control of Work In progress (WIP) in line with Dealer targets
• Test drives vehicles before and after the work is carried out, when necessary.
• Matric certificate or N3 or equivalent
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with Trade certificate
• Three years or more of technical workshop experience
• Experience in leading a workshop team advantageous
• Auto Electrical Experience is advantageous

Competencies – these will be tested in the interview should you be shortlisted:

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Planning and Organizing

Integrity & Compliance:

All applications will be treated with full confidentially and will only be made available to the people involved in the recruitment process.