Workshop Foreman: Lead Diesel Tech Team & Quality

Scania; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Scania Durban is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead daily workshop activities and supervise technicians, ensuring work is done to Scania standards and policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and effective communication while managing a team end-to-end.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Diesel Technician with a Trade certificate, hold a valid Heavy Vehicle licence, and be Medically fit, with 3-5 years of workshop supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Diesel Technician with Trade certificate.
• 3-5 years technical workshop experience; supervisory/Team Lead experience preferred.
• Valid Heavy Vehicle licence; medically fit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily workshop activities and supervise staff.
• Ensure work is performed according to Scania standards and policies.
• Control workshop equipment, vehicles and tools; enforce safety and quality directives (SHEQ).
• End-to-end management of the assigned team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Effective Communication & Decision

Planning and Organizing

Managing under Pressure

Education

Diesel Technician with Trade certificate

Job description

Scania Durban is seeking a Workshop Foreman to lead daily workshop activities and supervise technicians, ensuring work is done to Scania standards and policies. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and effective communication while managing a team end-to-end.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Diesel Technician with a Trade certificate, hold a valid Heavy Vehicle licence, and be Medically fit, with 3-5 years of workshop supervision experience.