Workshop Foreman

Workshop Foreman / Senior Mechanic (Manager) required for a reputable workshop based in Durban 

Qualifications / Background / Experience

• Minimum Grade 12 / N2, preferably N3 or higher technical qualification
• Trade Test / National Qualification
• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience leading a team of mechanics / overseeing a workshop 
• Minimum five years general diagnostics and repairs and maintenance experience in workshop and field service
• Service, Repair and diagnostics knowledge / experience for all vehicles and commercial vehicles (New and Old)
• Roadside vehicle diagnostics and repair experience
• Experience on yellow metal an advantage
• Minimum Code 8 Driver’s license, preference to Code 14

Personal / Technical skills required

• Sound technical diagnostics and repair capabilities
• Sound verbal, written and telephonic communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to work irregular and extended hours
• Ability to consistently produce work that is accurate with acute attention to detail ensuring quality of workmanship and administration on all jobs assigned.
• Deadline orientated
• Computer and diagnostic tooling literate

Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Follow company procedures in every task performed.
• Attend to breakdowns, including standby service as required
• Diagnose and record vehicle mechanical faults and repair requirements accurately and to required specifications
• Diagnose and record vehicle electrical and hydraulic faults and repair requirements
• Conclude job cards accurately and in terms of company process and policy for all workshop activities
• Complete root cause analysis of major component failures
• Maintain levels of productivity and efficiency as instructed per company policy and procedures.
• Overall care and maintenance of company assets
• Repair and maintain vehicles and assets as assigned

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Emily Lessing at