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Blog Post: Workshop Foreman – Lichtenburg
📅 Posted on: 10 October 2025
📍 Location: Lichtenburg
🕒 Closing Date: 19 October 2025
Lead Our Workshop Team as a Workshop Foreman!
Are you an experienced tractor technician with a passion for leadership and operational excellence? We’re looking for a Workshop Foreman to oversee and coordinate all technical, administrative, and personnel functions in our workshop — ensuring smooth operations, high-quality service, and exceptional client satisfaction.
Your Key Responsibilities
🔧 Workshop Management
- Initiate new job cards with accurate details.
- Manage daily workshop activities, including orders and customer complaints.
- Provide technical support to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify, initiate, and manage claims processes.
- Conduct ad hoc inspections of vehicles and agricultural machinery.
🤝 Client Relations & Marketing Support
- Contribute to marketing initiatives aligned with the Equipment Marketing strategy through:
- Client clinics
- Promotions
- Inspection programs
- Maintain consistent and effective communication with clients.
- Address customer complaints promptly and professionally.
🧾 Administrative & Financial Oversight
- Prepare and review workshop performance reports.
- Support financial management — including budgeting, technician hours, travel, and sublets.
- Maintain high-quality internal and external communication.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards.
👨🏫 Team Leadership & Development
- Schedule and supervise workshop personnel.
- Communicate clear goals and performance expectations.
- Observe and evaluate staff performance, offering constructive feedback.
- Identify growth opportunities and mentor team members to reach their full potential.
- Ensure compliance with relevant labour and safety legislation (BCEA, LRA, OSH Act).
⚙️ Technical Expertise
- Perform service and maintenance on Agri-mechanical equipment as required.
- Maintain required monthly service delivery hours.
- Monitor productivity and ensure work quality meets organizational standards.
- Inspect and sign off completed work by technicians.
What You’ll Need
- National Senior Certificate
- Qualified Tractor Technician certification
- Minimum 2 years of Agri-mechanical experience
Why Work With Us?
We are committed to transformation and welcome applications from designated groups. This is an opportunity to join a reputable organization dedicated to service excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Important Notes
- A consumer credit record may be required for roles involving cash or financial responsibilities.
- If you do not hear from us within six weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Apply Now
If you meet the requirements and believe you can make a valuable contribution, register and apply on our Career Page: www.groupcareers.co.za
💼 Work Level: Mid-Level
📄 Job Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: Market Related
🟤 Employment Equity: Not an EE position
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