Senior Workshop Foreman (Mechanical)

Our Passenger Transport client based in Pretoria West is looking to employ a SENIOR WORKSHOP FOREMAN (MECHANICAL).

Knowledge of the bus passenger industry.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Artisan Diesel Mechanic (Trade Tested)
• Valid code EC (or EC1 0.4 or C) driver’s license and PrDP
• Experience in maintenance of heavy duty vehicles.
• Experience in servicing and repairing automotive components
• Auto Electrical experience an advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a foreman in a heavy commercial (buses) workshop environment
• Relevant foreman / supervisory experience
• Past experience in removal, refit and re-commissioning of heavy commercial (buses) engines is essential

JOB OUTPUTS

• Coordinate and implement vehicle fleet maintenance activities.
• Control vehicle fleet activities.
• Ensure optimal human resource utilization.
• Compile reports for management information.
• Manage subordinates.
• Change engines on buses
• Conduct ring services on buses
• Ensure failure reports and vehicle transfer checklists are availed by the BUs when buses are moved to the Unit Shop
• Ensure optimal vehicle availability on a daily basis
• Ensuring roadworthiness of vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the bus passenger industry.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of the workshop procedures.
• Knowledge of the company’s disciplinary policies and procedures

SKILLS

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Fault finding skills
• Basic computer literacy an added advantage

ATTITUDE/CAPABILITY

• Have good work ethics.
• Reliable
• Safety awareness orientation.
• Attention to detail.
• Quality orientation.
• Teamwork orientation
• Honesty
• Willing to work after hours when necessary.
• Accuracy and figure orientation