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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Certification
REFERENCES
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
QUALIFICATIONS
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Marthinus Alexander Steyn

Marthinus Alexander Steyn

Bothaville,South Africa

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in leadership, staff coordination, and customer service management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time-efficient methodologies, rapid adaptability, and problem-solving. Proficient in IT systems including Word, Excel, Windows, Kerridge, and Automate. Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and workshop efficiency management. Proficient at enforcing safety protocols, optimising workflows, and managing vehicle repairs and maintenance. Career goals include advancing workshop layout planning and enhancing cost control techniques to drive operational excellence.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Workshop Foreman

BHBW Bothaville
06.2025 - Current

Job Description: Workshop Foreman - Handling service department, allocating jobs to technicians, managing WIP and attending to general workshop management.

  • Streamlined workshop operations by implementing efficient work processes.
  • Collaborated with other department heads for seamless interdepartmental coordination.
  • Facilitated team meetings for improved communication amongst staff.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety measures with regular equipment checks.
  • Upheld company policies and procedures consistently throughout the workspace.
  • Delegated tasks to team members based on their skills, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Coordinated daily tasks for smoother workflow.

Workshop Foreman - Handling service department, allocating jobs to technicians, managing WIP and attending to general workshop management.

BHBW Hoopstad
03.2023 - 05.2025
  • Job Description: Workshop Foreman - Handling service department, allocating jobs to technicians, managing WIP and attending to general workshop management.
  • Reason: Internal transfer to a better location with more opportunities.

Service Manager – Managing the service department

Kuruman Ford
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Job Description: Service Manager – Managing the service department
  • Reason: Due to unfavourable work conditions and unfair labour practice I filed constructive dismissal with CCMA.

Service Manager – Managing the service department

McCarthy Ford Vereeniging
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Job Description: Service Manager – Managing the service department
  • Reason: More opportunities within other region.

Journeyman Mechanic – Service and repairs on the entire range of Ford vehicles

McCarthy Ford Silver Lakes
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Job Description: Journeyman Mechanic – Service and repairs on the entire range of Ford vehicles
  • Reason: Internal promotion to Vereeniging.

After Sales Manager – Handling Service and Parts Departments

CMC Automobiles – Ford, JLR, Renault and Iveco
02.2015 - 08.2019
  • Job Description: After Sales Manager – Handling Service and Parts Departments
  • Reason: Work Permit expired and not renewed due to new regulations in Tanzania.

Service Manager

CMC Automobiles - Nissan
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Job Description: Service Manager
  • Reason: Project completed and handed over to dedicated Nissan staff, internal transfer to other Department.

Technician

Texas Meat & Chicken
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Job Description: Technician
  • Reason: Accepted an offer in the Motor Trade again for a better package although only contract based in Africa.

Owner/Technician

Alnine Auto
05.2013 - 12.2013
  • Job Description: Owner/Technician
  • Reason: Due to low market volume and local area retrenchments at Exxaro that created financial instability.

Workshop Manager – Mining Department

Hansa Mining Services
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Job Description: Workshop Manager – Mining Department
  • Reason: Company had financial difficulties due to failed deals from operations end.

Service Manager

Diamond Motors Ltd
12.2011 - 07.2012
  • Job Description: Service Manager
  • Reason: Personal family matters, my father got very sick, internally transferred to Hansa Mining Services in South Africa.

Service Manager

Rob's Nissan
11.2010 - 11.2011
  • Job Description: Service Manager
  • Reason: I need a bigger challenge in my career, no growth opportunity.

Technical Director

TIC Cameroon
06.2007 - 08.2010
  • Job Description: Technical Director
  • Reason: Contract expired and I wanted to come back to SA

Technician

Waterford Land Rover
11.2006 - 05.2007
  • Job Description: Technician
  • Reason: Expat offer, better package, more experience

Service Executive

Hatfield VW
01.2005 - 10.2006
  • Job Description: Service Executive
  • Reason: Better package, opportunity and position.

Senior Technician and Team Leader

Audi Northcliff
01.2003 - 12.2005
  • Job Description: Senior Technician and Team Leader
  • Reason: Branch closed down by head office

Apprentice and Junior Technician

McCarthy Audi Menlyn
10.1999 - 12.2002
  • Job Description: Apprentice and Junior Technician
  • Reason: Better package

Apprentice

McCarthy VW Menlyn
08.1999 - 09.1999
  • Job Description: Apprentice
  • Reason: Internal transfer to Audi branch

Apprentice

McCarthy Truck Centre Zandfontein
02.1999 - 07.1999
  • Job Description: Apprentice
  • Reason: Better proposition for qualifications

Education

Matric Certificate - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Biology, Northern Sotho, Business Economics

Garsfontein High School

N2 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Engineering Science, Supervision Management

Centurion Technical College
01.1999 - 03.1999

N3 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Supervision Management

Centurion Technical College
05.1999 - 07.1999

N4 - Mechano Technics, Mathematics

Centurion Technical College
09.1999 - 11.1999

N5 - Mechano Technics, Internal Combustion Engines

Centurion Technical College
01.2000 - 03.2000

N6 - Internal Combustion Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Strength and Structures of Materials

Centurion Technical College
05.2000 - 07.2000

Skills

  • Proven leadership and human managing skills
  • Co-ordination of the “Front of the House” staff and services
  • Co-ordination of the Customer Service Booking system
  • Supporting Service Management Team
  • Time efficient and systematic working methodology
  • Rapid adaptability and problem solving
  • Languages: Afrikaans & English – Fluently
  • IT: Word, Excel, Windows, Kerridge, Automate, Basic PLC Experience
  • Decision-Making prowess
  • OHS procedures compliance
  • Workshop efficiency management
  • Project coordination proficiency
  • Continuous learning interest
  • Workshop layout planning
  • Forklift operation
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Welding techniques
  • Staff training and development
  • Safety protocol enforcement
  • Cost control techniques
  • Workshop staff recruitment
  • Vehicle repairs and maintenance
  • Workflow optimisation
  • Automotive repair

Certification

  • Audi Roadside Assistance March 2006
  • Alarms and Immobilizers March 2001
  • Bosch 5.3 ABS Systems July 2000
  • T 14 Workshop Manuals April 2000
  • T 13 Basic Electrical Feb 2000
  • First-Aid Level 3 Dec 1998
  • Fire Prevention Dec 1998
  • International Project Management August 2010
  • Various courses done at Nissan SA During 2011
  • Completed JLR Gold phase Service and Parts Manager training.
  • Various courses done with Ford Motor Company SA.
  • AGCO Future Aftersales Force 2023

REFERENCES

  • Andries, Jooste, Service Manager, andries.jooste@supergrp.com, +2783 625 3550, Audi Centre Rustenburg - Supergroup, Currently Service Manager at Audi Centre Rustenburg - Supergroup
  • Henry, Jones, Auto Electrician & Foreman, +2782 449 2361, Audi Centre Arcadia, Auto Electrician & Foreman at Audi Centre Arcadia
  • Derek, Kleintjes, Service Manager, derek.kleintjes@gmail.com, +2782 875 4780, Von Global, Currently Project Manager After Sales at Von Global
  • Philip, du Toit, CEO, drphilipdutoit@yahoo.com, +237 792 74922, TIC LeBus, Currently running his own entity in Sierra-Leone
  • Christo, Naudé, After Sales Manager Market Development, christon@nissan.co.za, +27 82 770 6747, Sub Sahara Africa, After Sales Manager Market Development Sub Sahara Africa
  • Ian, Boyd, Regional Manager Northern Territories, ian@swazitrac.co.sa, boydi1805@gmail.com, +268 7657 6343, CMC Automobiles Ltd, Currently General Manager at Swazi Trac Pty Ltd
  • Henk, Krugel, Former Service Manager, +27 82 456 8966, Bidvest McCarthy Ford Silverlakes, Former Service Manager - Bidvest McCarthy Ford Silverlakes

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Rebuilding classic vehicles, Customizing vehicles and 4x4’s, Doing performance upgrades on vehicles, Being outdoors – 4x4, camping, quad biking etc., Learning new things

QUALIFICATIONS

I successfully completed the Olifantsfontein Trade Test and thus qualified as a Mechanical Technician (Motor Mechanic) – 2002

Timeline

Workshop Foreman

BHBW Bothaville
06.2025 - Current

Workshop Foreman - Handling service department, allocating jobs to technicians, managing WIP and attending to general workshop management.

BHBW Hoopstad
03.2023 - 05.2025

Service Manager – Managing the service department

Kuruman Ford
05.2022 - 12.2022

Service Manager – Managing the service department

McCarthy Ford Vereeniging
04.2021 - 04.2022

Journeyman Mechanic – Service and repairs on the entire range of Ford vehicles

McCarthy Ford Silver Lakes
02.2020 - 03.2021

After Sales Manager – Handling Service and Parts Departments

CMC Automobiles – Ford, JLR, Renault and Iveco
02.2015 - 08.2019

Service Manager

CMC Automobiles - Nissan
09.2014 - 01.2015

Technician

Texas Meat & Chicken
01.2014 - 08.2014

Owner/Technician

Alnine Auto
05.2013 - 12.2013

Workshop Manager – Mining Department

Hansa Mining Services
08.2012 - 04.2013

Service Manager

Diamond Motors Ltd
12.2011 - 07.2012

Service Manager

Rob's Nissan
11.2010 - 11.2011

Technical Director

TIC Cameroon
06.2007 - 08.2010

Technician

Waterford Land Rover
11.2006 - 05.2007

Service Executive

Hatfield VW
01.2005 - 10.2006

Senior Technician and Team Leader

Audi Northcliff
01.2003 - 12.2005

N6 - Internal Combustion Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Strength and Structures of Materials

Centurion Technical College
05.2000 - 07.2000

N5 - Mechano Technics, Internal Combustion Engines

Centurion Technical College
01.2000 - 03.2000

Apprentice and Junior Technician

McCarthy Audi Menlyn
10.1999 - 12.2002

N4 - Mechano Technics, Mathematics

Centurion Technical College
09.1999 - 11.1999

Apprentice

McCarthy VW Menlyn
08.1999 - 09.1999

N3 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Supervision Management

Centurion Technical College
05.1999 - 07.1999

Apprentice

McCarthy Truck Centre Zandfontein
02.1999 - 07.1999

N2 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Engineering Science, Supervision Management

Centurion Technical College
01.1999 - 03.1999

Matric Certificate - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Biology, Northern Sotho, Business Economics

Garsfontein High School
Marthinus Alexander Steyn