Workshop Foreman Automotive Eastern Cape
Tumaini Consulting · Eastern Cape
Overview
Tumaini Consulting is looking for a Workshop Foreman to lead an automotive workshop in the Eastern Cape. If you have a Millwright Trade Test, supervisory experience and a solid understanding of vehicle diagnostics, this permanent role offers the chance to manage technicians, keep repairs on track and make sure quality workmanship is delivered every day. It suits a confident leader who stays calm under pressure and enjoys guiding a team.
About the role
Our client is seeking a Workshop Foreman to manage the technical activities and daily running of an automotive workshop in the Eastern Cape. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will keep a team of technicians productive, focused and working to manufacturer and workshop standards.
What the role involves:
- Overseeing all workshop repairs, servicing and maintenance work
- Planning and distributing daily tasks among workshop personnel
- Tracking job progress and making sure deadlines are met
- Giving technicians technical advice and helping with fault diagnosis
- Inspecting vehicles before and after repairs where needed
- Monitoring productivity, rework and overall workshop efficiency
- Making sure tools, diagnostic equipment and machinery are used correctly
- Spotting extra repair needs and communicating them clearly
- Working with service advisors to share progress updates
- Helping resolve technical and customer related queries
- Maintaining discipline, safety and housekeeping in the workshop
- Supporting the development and performance of workshop staff
To apply, email your updated CV to trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za or call 011 462 3018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Matric
- Millwright Trade Test
- Electrical Engineering Diploma is advantageous
- Previous experience in a workshop supervisory or foreman position
- Automotive workshop experience, preferably within a dealership or structured repair environment
- Knowledge of mechanical and vehicle diagnostic systems
- Experience supervising technicians or workshop personnel
- Good understanding of job cards, workshop procedures and quality checks
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workshop pressure
- Attention to detail and a customer focused approach
Responsibilities
- Oversee workshop repairs, servicing and maintenance activities
- Plan and distribute daily work to workshop personnel
- Monitor job progress and ensure deadlines are achieved
- Assist technicians with technical advice and fault diagnosis
- Check vehicles before and after repairs where required
- Ensure repairs are completed in line with manufacturer and workshop standards
- Monitor productivity, rework and workshop efficiency
- Ensure correct use of tools, diagnostic equipment and workshop machinery
- Identify additional repair requirements and communicate these appropriately
- Work with service advisors to provide progress updates
- Assist with resolving technical and customer related queries
- Maintain workshop discipline, safety and housekeeping standards
- Support the development and performance of workshop staff
Job details
- Organisation
- Tumaini Consulting
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Automotive & Motor
- Application Email
- trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Applying for a Workshop Foreman role is different from applying for a normal technician job. Employers want to see that you can lead people, not just fix cars. When you send your CV to trade.jobs@tumaini.co.za, make sure it clearly shows any time you supervised or mentored other technicians, even if it was informal. Highlight your Millwright Trade Test and any experience with job cards, diagnostics and quality checks.
In an interview, be ready for practical questions about how you handle a busy workshop, prioritise jobs and deal with a technician who is falling behind. Think of real examples from your past work. Also remember that Tumaini Consulting is a recruitment agency, so keep your CV clean, up to date and easy to read. If you do not hear back within 3 days, follow up politely or keep applying elsewhere.
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