Workshop Foreman - Durban, South Africa - Profile Personnel

Profile Personnel Durban, South Africa

Found in: Job Placements ZA C2 - 3 days ago

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

Workshop Foreman