Workshop Foreman

Watershed Consulting; Durban; Presencial; ZAR 250.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Watershed Consulting in Durban is seeking a Working Workshop Foreman to bridge technical expertise and supervisory duties. You will diagnose, repair, and service modern vehicle systems while driving workshop productivity and CSI.

You will mentor staff, manage non-billable time, and enforce a strict one-shot repair policy in a busy dealership or workshop. Ideal candidates will have advanced diagnostics skills, robust supervision experience, and solid knowledge of OHS Act and warranty procedures.

Formación

• Qualified Automotive Technician or Mechanic.
• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills across current vehicle systems.
• Experience supervising and mentoring workshop staff.
• Strong knowledge of OHS Act and warranty procedures.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform diagnostics, inspections, and routine maintenance per manufacturer specs.
• Supervise and mentor workshop staff and apprentices.
• Monitor labor targets, efficiency, and waste controls.
• Oversee quality control, road tests, and quotations.
• Maintain clean, compliant work areas and coordinate with Parts and Service.

Conocimientos

Advanced diagnostics

Vehicle maintenance

Team supervision

Communication

Educación

Automotive technician qualification

Herramientas

Diagnostic tools

Technical documentation

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

As the Working Workshop Foreman, you will bridge technical expertise and operational supervision. You will be hands-on in diagnosing, repairing, and servicing modern vehicle systems while actively managing workshop productivity, technical quality, and team development. Your focus will be maximizing labor sales, maintaining a strict one-shot repair standard, and delivering an exceptional Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex diagnostic work, visual inspections, component installation, and routine maintenance to manufacturer specifications.
• Supervise, motivate, and mentor workshop staff and apprentices; manage non-billable time, leave, and on-the-job technical training.
• Monitor labor sales targets, efficiency metrics, warranty procedures, and consumable waste controls.
• Oversee quality control, conduct vehicle road testing, assist with pre-diagnoses and quotations, and strictly enforce the one-shot repair policy.
• Maintain clean, compliant work areas adhering to OHS Act standards, manage hand tools/equipment, and coordinate seamlessly with the Parts and Service departments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualified Automotive Technician / Mechanic.
• Advanced diagnostic and repair skills across current overall vehicle systems, tools, and technical documentation.
• Proven track record in supervising, coaching, and motivating technical teams in a dealership or busy workshop environment.
• Solid working knowledge of the OHS Act and warranty policies/procedures.
• High integrity, strong pre-diagnosis capabilities, accurate administrative skills, and superior communication.

. Skillset Required: Vehicle Maintenance & Repair,, Advanced Diagnostics, Component Installation & Overhaul, Mentoring & Coaching, Workshop Planning & Loading, Job Card Administration, OHS Act Compliance