Workshop Foreman

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

Job summary

The Workshop Foreman at Scania South Africa leads the workshop team, ensuring work is performed to Scania standards and in a safe, efficient manner. You will supervise daily activities, coordinate with technicians, and ensure high customer satisfaction through quality workmanship.

You will manage equipment and tools, enforce policies, and drive end-to-end team performance with a focus on continuous improvement and safety compliance in Durban.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Technician with Trade certificate.
• 3–5 years workshop experience; supervisory/Team Leader experience is a plus.
• Valid Heavy Vehicle licence.
• Computer literacy: MS Office and Scania systems.
• Medically fit to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct work in the workshop and supervise daily staff activities.
• Ensure work is carried out according to Scania standards and directives.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through quality workmanship and guidance.

Education

Trade certificate (Diesel Technician)

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Diagnostic expertise

Customer service

Effective communication

Decision making

Planning and organizing

Managing well under pressure

Tools

MS Office

Scania systems

Job description

Role Summary

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
• Computer literacy - MS Office, Scania systems
• Medically Fit

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

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving
• Diagnostic expertise
• Customer service
• 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.