Job Description

Lereko Volvo Trucks Polokwane currently holds a vacancy for a Supervisor: Foreman.This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to ensure that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.To provide effective technical and specialist support to staff, whilst ensuring a high quality of workmanship and service delivery to customers.
Position OverviewApplicants are welcome to apply internally directly to the below link by no later than 26/07/2024./Should your application be short-listed, you will be contacted for an interview and/ or a psychometric assessment. If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview by 30/07/2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Specific Role ResponsibilitiesSpecific Role Responsibilities:Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview.The responsibilities of a Foreman include the following tasks:

• To monitor productivity and efficiency of workshop personnel with particular attention to work execution, discipline, appearance and punctuality
• Offer technical advice to staff when necessary
• Ensure all technical information is current and available to workshop staff
• Ensure quality control standards are met before vehicle is collected from premises
• Ensure that the workshop and its equipment are maintained in a safe and clean manner
• Ensure that workshop staff receives adequate technical training and that the apprentices are trained in accordance with requirements
• Verify and approve time sheets for overtime worked.
• To ensure all sublet work is recorded at the back of the job card with the sublet invoice number as cross-reference
• To ensure a copy of sublet invoice are attached to job card and original invoice immediately given to the workshop clerk, or put into sublet tray for processing by the workshop administration office.
• Ensure parts requisitions and numbers are recorded on the job card for processing
• Ensure that job cards are kept in the technicians trays, to prevent misplacement or lost job cards
• To ensure that job cards are verified for sublets, parts requisitions and correct labour/overtime before signing and handing over to reception for costing
• Ensure that the technician record the correct authorised work on the back of the job card
• Daily review of all job cards ensuring correct clocking and warranty/FML procedures are adhered to
• Ensure that all FML and warranty parts are labelled and information handed to the warranty clerk
• To ensure that all flat rate times are booked correctly by the technicians before processing
• To ensure technicians are informed of the correct flat rate times allowed per job
• Responsible for the control and operation of the unit repair shop and wash bay
• Ensure that work is only carried out after the Technical Advisor has obtained the customers authorisation to proceed
• Supervision of the 24-hour Standby Service
• Maximize vehicle throughput in the workshop to increase sales of labour, outwork and sundries
• To achieve high levels of customer satisfaction and retention in the workshop
• To ensure all services and repairs scheduled for vehicles are completed by day end
• To ensure compliance to company rules and regulations at all times
• To ensure full responsibility and accountability for House Keeping
• Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety regulations

To take personal responsibility in complying with Motus and Lereko Volvo Trucks Polokwane policy on ethical business conduct and behaviour and to report any contraventions that could harm the business to the senior management of the company.
Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum Qualifications and Experience needed:

• Qualified Diesel Technician
• Previous workshop Foreman experience, advantageous.

Skills and Personal AttributesSkills:

• Good communication skills & Administrative skills
• Supervisory skills & Interpersonal skills
• Good interpersonal relations with ability to communicate at all levels
• Computer literate
• Ability to work independently and accurately
• Drivers license

Personal Attributes

• Initiative
• Perseverance
• Adaptability
• Someone who values and builds relationships.
• Alignment with the brand.
• Positive thinking

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