Workshop Foreman

DUE: 02 JUL 2025

Description of vacancy
Position Title: Workshop Foreman
Job Name: Diesel & Petrol Mechanic
Reports To: Maintenance & Workshop Manager
Closing Date: 2 July 2025
Location: Shangani, Insiza

Role Overview
The Workshop Foreman is a hands-on responsibility in the repair and maintenance of a wide range of automotive and mechanical equipment, including both diesel and petrol engines. The Workshop Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinatingall the workshop activities and workshop staff and ensure SOPs are implemented. This role ensures cost effective and efficient workshop operations and maintenance, meeting safety and operational standards, minimizes downtime, and supports operational efficiency in a remote agricultural and construction setup.

Key responsibilities

• Perform repairs and service maintenance on heavy and light motor vehicles, tractors, TLBs, generators, water pumps, motorbikes, and various farm implements.
• Conduct engine overhauls, disassembly, and reassembly of parts and components.
• Perform routine inspections, diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment, and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
• Manage workshop safety protocols and ensure tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in the workshop environment.
• Liaise with the Maintenance & Stores Clerk for spares and external technical services.
• Ensure all company vehicles and equipment comply with regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Support workshop administrative duties, including incident reporting, maintenance records, and job card tracking.
• Supervise workshop staff and allocate tasks to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Provide mentorship and skills transfer to junior mechanics.

Qualification & Certifications:

• Skilled Class 1/2 Diesel & Petrol Mechanic Certificate/Diploma
• Minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science
• Class 2 Driver’s Licence (Class 1 is an added advantage)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness (advantageous)
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ mechanical experience in automotive, agricultural, and construction sectors
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a farm/mechanical workshop setting
• Experience working on:
  o Trucks (Nissan UD, Eicher)
  o Tractors (Massey Ferguson, New Holland)
  o Light 4WD vehicles (Isuzu, Nissan, Ford Ranger)
  o TLBs (CAT)
  o Generators (CAT, Perkins)
  o Diesel/petrol pump engines, windmills, trailers, graders, balers, chainsaws, and mowers

TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience are invited to submit their detailed CVs along with certified copies of academic and professional certificates in PDF format to:
📧 [email protected]
🗓 Deadline for submission: 2 July 2025
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.