Workshop Foreman

Reinhardt Transport; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 414,000 - 506,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Reinhardt Transport invites applications for a Workshop Foreman at Amalgamated Bulk, Komatipoort. You will lead the fleet maintenance program, supervise repairs and breakdowns, and ensure safe, efficient workshop operations.

The role requires 5+ years in transport, experience on commercial trucks and trailers, and fluency in English and Afrikaans. Diesel mechanic certification is advantageous; valid licence and own transport preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the transport industry.
• Experience on commercial trucks and trailers.
• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate is beneficial.
• Strong technical leadership to guide technicians.
• Computer literate and physically fit.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport to work.

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 and ensure information is current.
• Ensure administrative compliance, Job cards, timekeeping, etc.
• Identify trends and communicate product-related matters in a timely manner.
• Be hands-on and work on vehicles when needed.
• Ensure safe use of materials, equipment and labour resources.
• Ensure workshop and equipment are maintained in a safe and clean manner.
• Adhere to health and safety rules (PPE, housekeeping).
• Report discrepancies (OHS/SHE) and other policy concerns.
• May perform other duties as required by Management.
• Place of work: Amalgamated Bulk, Komatipoort.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Technical leadership

English-Afrikaans fluency

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Physically fit

Education

Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate

Tools

Computer literate

Job description

Workshop Foreman Reinhardt Transport Komatipoort, Ehlanzeni District, South Africa

Job description

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

WORKSHOP FOREMAN (Working)

Job Summary

• 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