Polokwane Truck Workshop Foreman

Location: Polokwane, Limpopo

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Basic Salary: R40,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension Fund, and Company Cellphone Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled, energetic, and leadership-driven Truck Workshop Foreman to oversee our fleet maintenance and workshop operations in Polokwane. In this role, you will lead a team of qualified diesel mechanics and assistants, ensuring maximum fleet availability, strict adherence to safety standards, and efficient turnaround times.

If you are a hands-on leader who prides yourself on technical excellence and keeping a heavy-duty fleet running like clockwork, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

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  Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and schedule the daily tasks of diesel mechanics, apprentices, and workshop staff.

  
  


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  Workshop Operations: Oversee the repair, servicing, and preventative maintenance of heavy commercial vehicles (trucks and trailers).

  
  


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  Diagnostics & Quality Control: Perform advanced fault-finding and diagnostics, and conduct final inspections on all vehicles before they are cleared for the road.

  
  


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  Job Card Management: Open, track, and close job cards, ensuring accurate recording of labor hours and parts used.

  
  


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  Breakdown Coordination: Manage roadside breakdowns and dispatch support teams efficiently to minimize downtime.

  
  


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  Health & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment in full compliance with the OHS Act.

  
  

Qualifications and Experience

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  Trade Test: Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Section 13 / Section 26D red seal trade test certificate is non-negotiable).

  
  


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  Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience acting in a Foreman, Workshop Supervisor, or Team Lead capacity within a commercial vehicle/heavy truck workshop.

  
  


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  Technical Knowledge: Deep technical expertise in major heavy truck brands, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and electronic diagnostics.

  
  


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  Driver's License: Valid Code 14 (EC) driver’s license with a valid PDP is highly advantageous.

  
  


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  Skills: Strong communication skills (bilingualism is an asset), exceptional problem-solving abilities, and basic computer literacy for administrative tasks.

  
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their updated CV, trade test certificate, and copies of qualifications on the Eastern Personnel CV database: https://tinyurl.com/Eastern-Personnel

Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.