Wartburg area, KwaZulu-Natal province – South Africa: looking for an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman / Manager to take responsibility for our workshop and the maintenance and repair of our earthmoving fleet.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic – essential
• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience – essential
• Strong diesel mechanical, hydraulic and fault-finding skills
• Earthmoving/heavy equipment experience preferred
• Previous workshop foreman, management or leadership experience preferred
• Must be computer literate
• Valid driver's licence
• Must be able to communicate in English and isiZulu
• Strong leadership and staff-management ability
• Good planning, organisation and maintenance administration skills

 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 

• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop
• Supervise and allocate work to workshop staff
• Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Minimise machine downtime
• Manage service schedules and maintenance records
• Control parts usage and workshop costs
• Coordinate breakdown repairs
• Report on fleet condition and upcoming maintenance requirements

 
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted