Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman

Our client, a well-established agri company, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman to join its engineering team in Grabouw.The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation of the vehicle workshop, manage preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs, coordinate transport-related activities and ensure that the company’s fleet remains safe, reliable and operational.This role is suited to a qualified diesel mechanic with strong technical knowledge, proven supervisory experience and the ability to manage a busy workshop efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planned maintenance schedules to minimise breakdowns and downtime.
• Ensure that vehicle breakdowns are attended to promptly.
• Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance on trucks, forklifts and other diesel-powered vehicles.
• Conduct quality checks on repaired vehicles.
• Manage workshop staff and monitor performance.
• Coordinate transport-related activities and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor spare-parts availability and assist with procurement.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workshop.
• Assist with budgeting, monitor costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Safeguard company vehicles, tools, equipment and workshop assets.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified diesel mechanic with a completed trade test.
• At least 5 years’ post-trade-test experience.
• 3–5 years’ workshop management or supervisory experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of trucks, forklifts and other diesel vehicles.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence. A Code EC licence with a valid PDP or a forklift licence will be advantageous.
• Procurement experience.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Medically fit to perform the duties associated with the position.