Workshop Foreman
Recruitment Matters Africa · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 30 October 2026
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Key Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Motor Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years' experience in a vehicle workshop environment, preferably with heavy commercial vehicles.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and preventative maintenance.
- Previous experience supervising technicians and managing daily workshop activities.
- Good understanding of health, safety, quality, and workshop compliance requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
- Experience managing workshop schedules, job cards, parts, tools, and maintenance records.
- Valid driver's licence with good practical knowledge of commercial vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily workshop operations and allocate work to technicians.
- Oversee vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose technical faults and ensure repairs are completed to required standards.
- Monitor workshop productivity, turnaround times, and job completion.
- Manage workshop tools, equipment, parts, and maintenance records.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and workshop procedures.
- Train, coach, and support technicians to improve technical performance.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding workshop requirements.
Key Skills
- Workshop Management
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Diesel and Mechanical Repairs
- Preventative Maintenance
- Team Leadership
- Technician Supervision
- Fault Finding and Problem-Solving
- Workshop Planning
- Quality Control
- Health and Safety
- Parts and Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Reporting and Administration
- Time Management
Qualifications
- Trade Test in Motor or Diesel Mechanics.
- Relevant automotive or mechanical qualification.
- Supervisory or workshop management experience.
- Experience with heavy commercial vehicles is advantageous.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Additional training in vehicle diagnostics, safety, or workshop management is beneficial.