Workshop Foreman

📍 Location: Harare

🏢 Industry: Power and Energy Solutions (Generators and Solar)

Role Overview

Our client, a well-established organisation in the Power and Energy Industry (Generators and Solar), is seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman to lead the workshop team in the installation, servicing, repair and testing of generators, solar PV and UPS systems. The role also serves as the key point of contact between the workshop and clients. The ideal candidate is a practical leader with strong interpersonal skills, who stays calm under pressure and takes ownership of quality and safety. This is a male-dominated, hands-on technical environment with regular travel to client sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Workshop Leadership & Technical Delivery

• Supervise and allocate work to electricians, technicians and artisans, prioritising jobs to meet deadlines.
• Oversee installation, servicing, repair and commissioning, read schematics, lead fault-finding and sign off completed work.

Client Liaison & Communication

• Act as the link between the workshop and clients, giving clear updates on faults, quotations and job progress.
• Handle client queries professionally and explain technical findings in plain terms.

Site Work, Safety & Administration

• Travel to client sites for installations, inspections and call-outs, supervising site teams.
• Enforce health and safety procedures and keep accurate job cards and test records.

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or Renewable Energy is highly preferred.
• Class 1 Journeyman / Artisan Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering, Auto Electrician, or Diesel Plant Fitting (HEXCO). A ZERA installer certification is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 5–10 years post-qualification experience, with at least 3–4 years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Proven hands-on experience with generators, solar PV systems, and UPS systems. Must be able to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot power electronics.
• A valid Class 4 driver's licence is required.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly, and comfort working in a male-dominated, physically demanding workshop and field environment.