Working Foreman – Semi-Skilled Automotive and Field Service Mechanic

Elevate Namibia cc

About the role

Positions: 1 | NEIS Category: Semi-skilled | Employment: Full time / Contract | Posted: 26-10-2026 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMechanical Repairs and Maintenance • Carry out mechanical repairs and maintenance on vehicles, engines, machinery and equipment. • Attend to breakdowns in the field, at client sites, and within the workshop as required. • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out the necessary repairs. • Perform engine repairs, engine rebuilding and associated component replacements. • Carry out transmission inspections, repairs and maintenance. • Inspect, maintain and repair braking systems and suspension components. • Perform electrical fault-finding on vehicle and equipment electrical systems. • Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance in accordance with maintenance plans and manufacturer recommendations. • Identify potential mechanical failures and report any defects requiring further attention. • Test repaired vehicles, machinery and equipment to confirm safe and satisfactory operation. • Ensure that all repairs are completed to an acceptable standard and that safety procedures are followed. • Actively participate in mechanical repairs while supervising and coordinating the work of his team. • Allocate daily tasks and ensure that work is completed within the required timeframes. • Monitor the quality, productivity and progress of work performed by team members. • Provide practical guidance and assistance to team members where necessary. • Ensure that employees follow workshop procedures, safety requirements and instructions from management. • Report breakdowns, repair progress, outstanding work and operational problems to the Workshop Manager or Operations Manager. • Ensure that tools, equipment and workshop resources are used correctly and responsibly. • Maintain discipline, teamwork and professional conduct within the team. • Assist with planning and prioritising repairs to minimise equipment downtime. • Maintain accurate records of workshop oils, lubricants, consumables, tyres and spare parts. • Monitor stock levels and identify items that require replenishment. • Prepare and submit orders for oils, consumables, tyres, spare parts and other workshop requirements in accordance with company purchasing procedures. • Ensure that orders are submitted timeously to prevent unnecessary delays in repairs and maintenance. • Check deliveries against orders and report shortages, incorrect items or damaged goods. • Maintain records of stock received, issued and used. • Monitor the use of consumables and identify unnecessary waste or excessive consumption. • Ensure that stock is stored safely and that storage areas remain clean and organised. • Report stock discrepancies and unusual usage to management. • Maintain good housekeeping throughout the workshop and surrounding work areas. • Ensure that hand tools, electrical tools and workshop equipment are kept clean, organised and stored correctly. • Check tools and equipment for damage, defects or unsafe operating conditions. • Report faulty tools and arrange for repair or replacement in accordance with company procedures. • Ensure that tools and equipment are accounted for and used responsibly. • Keep workbenches, floors, storage areas and repair bays clean and free from unnecessary obstructions. • Ensure that waste oil, used parts, tyres and other workshop waste are handled and disposed of in accordance with company environmental and safety requirements. • Promote a clean, safe and professional working environment. • Respond to breakdowns and service requests as directed by management. • Travel to operational sites or customer locations when required to diagnose and repair faulty machinery, vehicles and equipment. • Carry out emergency repairs where reasonably possible and safe to do so. • Ensure that the correct tools, spare parts and consumables are available before attending to planned repairs. • Communicate breakdown status, repair requirements and expected completion times to management. • Complete breakdown reports and maintenance records as required. • Take appropriate precautions when working in the field, particularly when dealing with heavy machinery, electrical systems and unsafe operating conditions. • Comply with all company health, safety and environmental policies. • Use the correct personal protective equipment for each task. • Ensure that machinery and equipment are isolated and made safe before maintenance or repair work begins, where applicable. • Report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions and equipment defects immediately. • Ensure that work is not carried out in an unsafe manner or beyond his level of competence or authorisation. • Maintain safe working practices and encourage team members to do the same. • Engine repair, overhaul and rebuilding. • Mechanical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting. • Electrical fault-finding on vehicles, engines and equipment. • Transmission maintenance and repair. • Brake systems and suspension maintenance and repair. • Preventative maintenance and routine servicing. • Mechanical breakdown repairs on vehicles, machinery and equipment. • Use and care of hand tools, electrical tools and workshop equipment. • Basic stock control, spare-parts identification and ordering. • Workshop housekeeping, record keeping and timesheet administration. Company Contact: Address: Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia Windhoek, KH, Namibia Phone: +26461250348 Website: http://www.elevatenamibia.com

Requirements

• [PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND WORKING REQUIREMENTSThe candidate must:]
• Be able to work effectively under pressure, particularly during breakdowns and urgent repair situations.
• Demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to mechanical work.
• Be reliable, punctual, organised and responsible.
• Be able to prioritise tasks and manage competing operational demands.
• Demonstrate leadership and the ability to supervise a small team while continuing to perform mechanical work.
• Maintain accurate records and meet administrative deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with management, colleagues and operational personnel.
• Be willing to work overtime, including outside normal working hours, when reasonably required by operational needs and in accordance with applicable policies and legislation.
• Take responsibility for the quality of his own work and the work coordinated by his team.
• Maintain a professional attitude and demonstrate a commitment to safety, productivity and equipment reliability.
• Ability to work under pressure and complete assigned work within reasonable operational deadlines.

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