Workshop Foreman

Scania; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Scania Durban is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead daily workshop activities and supervise technicians, ensuring work is done to Scania standards and policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and effective communication while managing a team end-to-end.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Diesel Technician with a Trade certificate, hold a valid Heavy Vehicle licence, and be Medically fit, with 3-5 years of workshop supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Technician with Trade certificate.
• 3-5 years technical workshop experience; supervisory/Team Lead experience preferred.
• Valid Heavy Vehicle licence; medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily workshop activities and supervise staff.
• Ensure work is performed according to Scania standards and policies.
• Control workshop equipment, vehicles and tools; enforce safety and quality directives (SHEQ).
• End-to-end management of the assigned team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Effective Communication & Decision

Planning and Organizing

Managing under Pressure

Education

Diesel Technician with Trade certificate

Job description

The Workshop Foreman is responsible for leading the direct work in the workshop. Supervision of daily staff activities. They need to ensure that the work is carried out according to applicable instructions, rational and economic way for both the customer and the company. Ensuring high level of customer satisfaction is met consistently. Ensure relevant technical literature is in place providing guidance where required.

• Ensure that Technicians comply with Scania Standards.
• Ensure necessary control of workshop equipment, vehicles and special tools.
• Observe and follow directives given in policies, instructions as well as SHEQ. Address any issues of poor workmanship immediately.
• End to end management of team assigned.

Applicants must meet these minimum requirements:

• Qualified Diesel Technician with Trade certificate
• 3-5 years technical workshop experience, of which experience in supervising/Team Leader in a workshop environment would be an added advantage.
• Valid Heavy Vehicle licence
• Medically Fit

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

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication & Decision making ability
• Planning and Organizing
• Managing well under pressure

Integrity & Compliance

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

NB: Please be advised in order to apply for this vacancy you need to have been employed in your current role for a minimum of 1 year.