Workshop Foreman

Reinhardt Transport Group; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 414,000 - 506,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cell phone for work-related pI

Job summary

RTG Technical Services, Komatipoort, is seeking a Workshop Foreman to manage the fleet maintenance program, supervise technicians, and ensure maximum fleet uptime. You will oversee maintenance, repairs, and quality control while ensuring safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on work, leadership capabilities, and strong knowledge of transport maintenance. A valid driving license, Afrikaans and English fluency, and a team-oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the transport industry.
• Experience working on commercial trucks and trailers.
• Be able to lead technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans.
• Own vehicle and valid drivers license required.
• Computer literacy and physical fitness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the fleet maintenance program in line with technical standards.
• Oversee all maintenance, services, repairs, tasks, and breakdowns performed.
• Perform Quality control and improve quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Manage daily workflow, productivity, and efficiency of employees to ensure optimal fleet uptime.
• Offer technical advice to employees when needed and ensure all technical information is current and available to workshop employees.
• Ensure administrative compliance, Job cards, timekeeping etcetera.
• Identify trends and patterns and communicate all product-related matters in a timely manner.
• Be hands-on and work on vehicles where needed.
• Ensure efficient use of materials, equipment, and labour resources.
• Ensure the workshop and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean manner.
• Ensure all Health and Safety rules are always adhered to i.e., wearing of PPE, housekeeping, etc.
• Report on any discrepancies i.e., OHS / SHE and any other concerns deemed not part of Company policy.
• You may be required to perform any other duties reasonably required by Management.
• Place of work will be Amalgamated Bulk, Komatipoort (division of Reinhardt Transport Group).

Skills

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Valid driver's license

Own vehicle

Education

Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate

Job description

A career opportunity exists at RTG TECHNICAL SERVICES, KOMATIPOORT for the position of:

WORKSHOP FOREMAN (Working)

Job Summary(not Limited To)

• Manage and maintain the fleet maintenance program in line with technical standards.
• Oversee all maintenance, services, repairs, tasks, and breakdowns performed.
• Perform Quality control and improve quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Manage daily workflow, productivity, and efficiency of employees to ensure optimal fleet uptime.
• Offer technical advice to employees when needed and ensure all technical information is current and available to workshop employees.
• Ensure administrative compliance, Job cards, timekeeping etcetera.
• Identify trends and patterns and communicate all product-related matters in a timely manner.
• Be hands-on and work on vehicles where needed.
• Ensure efficient use of materials, equipment, and labour resources.
• Ensure the workshop and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean manner.
• Ensure all Health and Safety rules are always adhered to i.e., wearing of PPE, housekeeping, etc.
• Report on any discrepancies i.e., OHS / SHE and any other concerns deemed not part of Company policy.
• You may be required to perform any other duties reasonably required by Management.
• Place of work will be Amalgamated Bulk, Komatipoort (division of Reinhardt Transport Group).

Requirement

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the transport industry.
• Experience working on commercial trucks and trailers.
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate will be beneficial.
• A high level of technical expertise must be able to assist, support, and lead technicians.
• Computer literate.
• Physically fit.
• No criminal record.
• Attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license (applicants without a driver's license will not be considered).
• Own vehicle required to travel from home to work.
• Contactable references
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans

What We Offer

• Employment / Career Opportunity with one of the largest logistics companies in SA.
• Competitive salary - Minimum R460 000 per annum to be discussed in the interview
• Company cell phone for work related calls