Workshop Controller – Umhlanga

Freerecruit; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 179,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Job summary

Freerecruit seeks an experienced Workshop Controller for a busy automotive service department in Umhlanga. You will coordinate daily workshop workflow, allocate work to technicians, and monitor repairs to ensure timely completion.

Applicants must have a strong technical background, be highly organized, and possess leadership and communication skills. BSI system experience is essential, along with a valid driver’s licence and references.

Qualifications

• Previous Workshop Controller experience within an automotive dealership.
• BSI system experience is essential.
• Strong automotive technical background.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Stable employment history with references.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control the daily workflow of the workshop.
• Allocate work to technicians according to their skills and availability.
• Monitor the progress of repairs and services.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and within the required timeframes.
• Liaise with service advisors, technicians and workshop management.
• Assist with resolving technical and operational workshop queries.
• Maintain high standards of productivity and workmanship.
• Promote teamwork and effective communication within the workshop.
• Ensure dealership and manufacturer procedures are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

BSI system

Job description

A well-established automotive dealership in Umhlanga is looking for an experienced Workshop Controller to join its service department.

The successful candidate must have a strong technical background, excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate the daily workflow of a busy automotive workshop. Previous experience working with the BSI system is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control the daily workflow of the workshop
• Allocate work to technicians according to their skills and availability
• Monitor the progress of repairs and services
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and within the required timeframes
• Liaise with service advisors, technicians and workshop management
• Assist with resolving technical and operational workshop queries
• Maintain high standards of productivity and workmanship
• Promote teamwork and effective communication within the workshop
• Ensure dealership and manufacturer procedures are followed

Minimum Requirements

• Previous Workshop Controller experience within an automotive dealership
• BSI system experience is essential
• A strong automotive technical background
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Able to perform effectively in a busy workshop environment
• Stable employment history with contactable references
• Valid driver's licence

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary of R16 000 to R22 000 per month, depending on experience
• Medical aid
• Pension fund

If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.