Workshop Forman at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

• The position is vacant in KwaZulu-Natal Region.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Mechanical Engineering or Petrol and Diesel Mechanic/ qualification N6
• Valid Driver’s License with own reliable transport.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing a large mechanical automotive workshop
• Hand’s on experience in stock control and equipment management
• Staff management experience is required.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of the complete Microsoft package.
• No criminal record or any pending cases.
• Sound planning, administration, interpersonal communication and client liaison skills are required.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management and its requirements.

Key Performance Areas: (not totally inclusive): 

Controlling of repair and maintenance:

• Compare quotations.
• Assessments of work to be conducted
• Monthly feedback meetings on status of work and expenses
• Check that all repairs are captured in the FGT8 report (On AP).
• Manage mechanics and workshop staff.
• Sign off job cards
• Test vehicles
• Assess nature of repairs.
• Conduct assessment of completed work
• Train staff.
• Plan workshop rosters.
• Make sure that all fuel transactions are captured in the FGT6 report (On SAP).
• Vehicles must portray FSS image.
• Submit proposals on how to reduce costs.
• Become involved in mechanical repairs and hands-on scrutiny of mechanics’ work

Repair and maintenance service providers:

• Obtain list of approved suppliers.
• Monthly visits to service centers.
• Negotiate better prices where possible.

Vehicles inspections:

• Weekly inspections must be conducted with managers and Regional Fleet manager
• Completion of official vehicle checking list.
• All vehicles must have a spare wheel, jack, triangle, and wheel spanner.
• Check all license discs.
• All fleet numbers must be clearly visible.
• Obtain roadworthy and COF’s certificates on all company vehicles where required.
• Ensure neat and tidy workshop
• Ensure maintenance of equipment
• Repair and advise on replacement of equipment

Other personality attributes:

• Assertiveness
• Initiative
• Strong leadership ability
• Presentable
• Technically minded
• Sense of urgency

Core Competencies:                                                            

• Driven for results
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication direction & skills
• Development of others
• Customer focus
• Teamwork