Workshop Foreman

Senwes; Lichtenburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services provider in Lichtenburg is seeking an individual responsible for managing the technical and administrative aspects of their workshop. The role involves assisting with workshop activities, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in workshop management and strong technical skills related to Agri-mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop management and administration.
• Technical knowledge related to Agri-mechanical equipment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and administrative aspects of the workshop.
• Assist with daily management of orders and complaints.
• Provide technical support and inspection of serviceable vehicles.

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

Responsible for effective management of technical and administrative aspects regarding the workshop.

Assist With Effective Management Of Workshop Activities

• Assist in initiating new job cards with relevant information
• Assist with daily management of orders and attendance to complaints
• Render technical support/assistance (internal/external)
• Identify and initiate claims
• Manage and check content of claims room
• Ad hoc inspection of serviceable vehicles/tractors

Assist With Effective Marketing And Liaison With Client

• Assist with marketing plan according to Equipment Marketing strategy: client clinics
• Promotions
• Inspection programs
• Assist with continuous and effective liaison with clients
• Assist with timely and effective attention to complaints

Effective Management Of Administration

• Draw and check reports (see Evidence)
• Assist with financial management of workshop (budgets per technician, hour, travelling, sublets)
• Assist with high quality internal & external communication
• Assist with health and safety compliance

Effective Mentoring Of Personnel

• Manage scheduling of workshop personnel
• Inform staff about desired outcomes in terms of goals and objectives
• Observe performance and provide constructive feedback regularly
• Assist with developing staff to full potential
• Identify potential for accelerated development
• Support candidates during development process
• Adhere to responsibilities according to relevant legislation & regulations (BCEA, LRA, OSH Act)

Perform Technical Duty As Required Per Mandate

• Provide service and maintenance of Agri-mechanical equipment
• Maintain minimum set hours service delivery per month as per management mandate
• Monitor workshop productivity per technician
• Ensure high quality of service delivery
• Inspect work of technicians before signing off