Commercial Vehicle Workshop Foreman - Gauteng, Eastrand

Recruiter:

Select Motor Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000644/DP

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Market related dependent on skillset, experience and qualifications

Purpose Of The Job:

Our client, a leading and high-volume commercial vehicle autobody repair and modification centre, is looking for a young and dynamic commercial vehicle workshop foreman to join the team. The ideal candidate must be hands-on, technically skilled, and ready to grow into a Workshop Manager role in the future. This position plays a critical role in daily workshop operations, ensuring high productivity, quality control, and excellent customer service.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Supervise workshop operations, technicians, and apprentices
Oversee diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy commercial vehicles
Ensure work is carried out efficiently, correctly, and within deadlines
Coordinate job allocations and manage workflow
Monitor job cards, parts usage, and technician timekeeping
Conduct quality checks and test drives
Provide technical guidance and support to technicians
Liaise with service advisors and customers when required
Ensure health and safety protocols are followed in the workshop
Identify training needs and support technician development
Assist Workshop Manager with administrative and operational duties

Requirements:

Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a workshop foreman, team leader or senior technician role within the commercial vehicle/Autobody/motor industry
Technical qualification
Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
In-depth understanding of commercial vehicle assembly, modifications, and quality standards
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ambitious and eager to grow into a management role
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Professional, well-presented, and customer-focused
High attention to detail and quality control mindset
Computer literate (with dealer management systems advantageous)
Valid driver’s licence code 10 or higher
Based in or willing to relocate to the East Rand (Springs, Brakpan, Benoni, Boksburg, Nigel area preferred)
Autobody / Commercial Vehicle Motor Industry experience ESSENTIAL!!

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 7 August 2025.

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