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
2025.06 - 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
2023.03 - 2025.05
- 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
2022.05 - 2022.12
- 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
2021.04 - 2022.04
- 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
2020.02 - 2021.03
- 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
2015.02 - 2019.08
- 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
2014.09 - 2015.01
- Job Description: Service Manager
- Reason: Project completed and handed over to dedicated Nissan staff, internal transfer to other Department.
Technician
Texas Meat & Chicken
2014.01 - 2014.08
- 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
2013.05 - 2013.12
- 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
2012.08 - 2013.04
- Job Description: Workshop Manager – Mining Department
- Reason: Company had financial difficulties due to failed deals from operations end.
Service Manager
Diamond Motors Ltd
2011.12 - 2012.07
- 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
2010.11 - 2011.11
- Job Description: Service Manager
- Reason: I need a bigger challenge in my career, no growth opportunity.
Technical Director
TIC Cameroon
2007.06 - 2010.08
- Job Description: Technical Director
- Reason: Contract expired and I wanted to come back to SA
Technician
Waterford Land Rover
2006.11 - 2007.05
- Job Description: Technician
- Reason: Expat offer, better package, more experience
Service Executive
Hatfield VW
2005.01 - 2006.10
- Job Description: Service Executive
- Reason: Better package, opportunity and position.
Senior Technician and Team Leader
Audi Northcliff
2003.01 - 2005.12
- Job Description: Senior Technician and Team Leader
- Reason: Branch closed down by head office
Apprentice and Junior Technician
McCarthy Audi Menlyn
1999.10 - 2002.12
- Job Description: Apprentice and Junior Technician
- Reason: Better package
Apprentice
McCarthy VW Menlyn
1999.08 - 1999.09
- Job Description: Apprentice
- Reason: Internal transfer to Audi branch
Apprentice
McCarthy Truck Centre Zandfontein
1999.02 - 1999.07
- 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
1999.01 - 1999.03
N3 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Supervision Management
Centurion Technical College
1999.05 - 1999.07
N4 - Mechano Technics, Mathematics
Centurion Technical College
1999.09 - 1999.11
N5 - Mechano Technics, Internal Combustion Engines
Centurion Technical College
2000.01 - 2000.03
N6 - Internal Combustion Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Strength and Structures of Materials
Centurion Technical College
2000.05 - 2000.07
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
Websites
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
2025.06 - Current
Workshop Foreman - Handling service department, allocating jobs to technicians, managing WIP and attending to general workshop management.
BHBW Hoopstad
2023.03 - 2025.05
Service Manager – Managing the service department
Kuruman Ford
2022.05 - 2022.12
Service Manager – Managing the service department
McCarthy Ford Vereeniging
2021.04 - 2022.04
Journeyman Mechanic – Service and repairs on the entire range of Ford vehicles
McCarthy Ford Silver Lakes
2020.02 - 2021.03
After Sales Manager – Handling Service and Parts Departments
CMC Automobiles – Ford, JLR, Renault and Iveco
2015.02 - 2019.08
Service Manager
CMC Automobiles - Nissan
2014.09 - 2015.01
Technician
Texas Meat & Chicken
2014.01 - 2014.08
Owner/Technician
Alnine Auto
2013.05 - 2013.12
Workshop Manager – Mining Department
Hansa Mining Services
2012.08 - 2013.04
Service Manager
Diamond Motors Ltd
2011.12 - 2012.07
Service Manager
Rob's Nissan
2010.11 - 2011.11
Technical Director
TIC Cameroon
2007.06 - 2010.08
Technician
Waterford Land Rover
2006.11 - 2007.05
Service Executive
Hatfield VW
2005.01 - 2006.10
Senior Technician and Team Leader
Audi Northcliff
2003.01 - 2005.12
N6 - Internal Combustion Engines, Fluid Mechanics, Strength and Structures of Materials
Centurion Technical College
2000.05 - 2000.07
N5 - Mechano Technics, Internal Combustion Engines
Centurion Technical College
2000.01 - 2000.03
Apprentice and Junior Technician
McCarthy Audi Menlyn
1999.10 - 2002.12
N4 - Mechano Technics, Mathematics
Centurion Technical College
1999.09 - 1999.11
Apprentice
McCarthy VW Menlyn
1999.08 - 1999.09
N3 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Supervision Management
Centurion Technical College
1999.05 - 1999.07
Apprentice
McCarthy Truck Centre Zandfontein
1999.02 - 1999.07
N2 - Motor Trade Theory, Diesel Trade Theory, Mathematics, Engineering Science, Supervision Management
Centurion Technical College
1999.01 - 1999.03
Matric Certificate - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Biology, Northern Sotho, Business Economics
Garsfontein High School