Workshop Foreman

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Pinetown, South Africa | Posted on 30/09/2026

Red Ember recruitment is currently recruiting for a Workshop Foreman for their client in Pinetown.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of workshop technicians and support staff.
• Allocate repair, service and maintenance jobs to technicians according to skills, workload and priority.
• Monitor workshop workflow, job progress and vehicle turnaround times.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to technicians on complex repairs and fault diagnosis.
• Ensure all repairs and services are performed according to technical standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect completed work and ensure vehicles meet required quality and safety standards before release.
• Monitor technician productivity, efficiency, labour hours and job completion.
• Ensure job cards are accurately completed, updated and closed.
• Monitor work in progress and ensure outstanding jobs are followed up and completed.
• Liaise with the Parts Department to ensure required parts are available and correctly allocated.
• Ensure warranty repairs are correctly identified, documented and processed in accordance with procedures.
• Monitor and reduce repeat repairs, comebacks and quality-related issues.
• Conduct daily work allocation and technical briefings with workshop personnel.
• Identify technician training and development requirements and provide on-the-job technical coaching.
• Ensure workshop tools, equipment and diagnostic systems are correctly used and maintained.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety and housekeeping requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions and equipment defects to the Workshop Manager.
• Assist with technical customer queries and resolution of repair-related complaints.
• Conduct or coordinate road tests and final quality inspections where required.
• Ensure vehicles are handled, protected and secured appropriately while in the workshop.
• Provide the Workshop Manager with accurate reports on workshop productivity, WIP, technical issues and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with the company policies, procedures, technical standards and applicable legislation.

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic with a recognised Diesel Trade Test.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a commercial vehicle / truck workshop environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or foreman capacity.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, drive trains, braking systems, suspension and vehicle electrical systems.
• Proven diagnostic and fault-finding ability on heavy commercial vehicles.
• Competent in the use of vehicle diagnostic equipment and technical information systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, service information and wiring diagrams.
• Computer literate with experience using workshop/job-card systems.
• Valid Code 14 driver's licence; PDP advantageous/required where applicable.
• Knowledge of manufacturer warranty and workshop procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet workshop turnaround requirements.