WORKSHOP FOREMAN / MANAGER – FM2659

Wartburg area, KwaZulu-Natal province – South Africa: looking for an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman / Manager to take responsibility for our workshop and the maintenance and repair of our earthmoving fleet.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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• Qualified Diesel Mechanic – essential
• Minimum 6 years' relevant experience – essential
• Strong diesel mechanical, hydraulic and fault-finding skills
• Earthmoving/heavy equipment experience preferred
• Previous workshop foreman, management or leadership experience preferred
• Must be computer literate
• Valid driver's licence
• Must be able to communicate in English and isiZulu
• Strong leadership and staff-management ability
• Good planning, organisation and maintenance administration skills.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

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• Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• Supervise and allocate work to workshop staff.
• Oversee repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Minimise machine downtime.
• Manage service schedules and maintenance records.
• Control parts usage and workshop costs.
• Coordinate breakdown repairs.
• Report on fleet condition and upcoming maintenance requirements.

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ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted