Vehicle Workshop and Transport Foreman

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW006358/AM

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Location:

Grabouw, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:

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.

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