Workshop Foreman

HR Genie; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Workshop Foreman in Secunda. The successful candidate will manage workshop functions, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have qualifications as a Mechanical Technician and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Technician with 5+ years supervisory experience.
• Forklift experience and knowledge of health and safety principles required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall workshop functions and workflow.
• Supervise and lead the workshop team.
• Ensure jobs are completed to a high standard and on time.

Skills

Forklift experience

Knowledge of health and safety principles

Basic computer literacy

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Grade 12

Qualified Mechanical Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualified Mechanical Technician with 5+ years foreman / supervisory level experience

POSITION INFO :

Our client with a National Footprint has a position available in Secunda to join their team as a Workshop Foreman.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12
• Forklift experience is essential.
• Qualified Mechanical Technician with 5+ years foreman / supervisory level experience
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and procedures
• Basic computer literacy skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Responsible for the overall management of parts; ordering, allocation and related
• Supervising all workshop functions and workflow
• Must have a mechanical background to solve technical repairs
• Lead, guide and grow the workshop team
• Monitoring stock control records
• Control and allocating the flow of work through the workshop
• Ensuring jobs are completed in a timeous manner and of a high standard
• Ensuring workshop housekeeping and operating practices are of a high standard
• Reinforcing correct safety behaviors, reporting all hazards and incidents
• Monitoring breakdowns and following up on progress
• Oversee ordering of all parts and consumables
• Providing workshop reports weekly to management
• Must understand how budgets work

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