Workshop Foreman

Reinhardt Transport Group; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A transport and logistics company in Nigel is seeking a Workshop Foreman to manage fleet maintenance and oversee workshop operations. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in the transport industry and the ability to lead technicians effectively. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, optimizing workflow, and performing hands-on vehicle work as needed. This role requires strong technical skills and fluency in English and Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the transport industry.
• Ability to assist, support, and lead technicians.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.
• Must reside in the Nigel area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the fleet maintenance program.
• Oversee all maintenance, services, repairs, and breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules.
• Work hands-on with vehicles when necessary.

Skills

Technical expertise

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Physical fitness

Fluency in English and Afrikaans

Job description

Overview

A career opportunity exists at RTG TECHNICAL SERVICES, NIGEL for the position of: WORKSHOP FOREMAN

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 REINHARDT TRANSPORT, NIGEL (a division of Reinhardt Transport Group).

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the transport industry.
• 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 reside in the NIGEL area
• Must be fluent in English and Afrikaans

Remuneration

To be discussed in the interview

Please apply here OR e-mail your CV to [e-mail]

• CVs must be sent only to this email with WORKSHOP FOREMAN - NIGEL in the subject line.

Applications will close on Friday, 20th February 2026 at the close of business.