African Century Moçambique is seeking an experienced, hands-on Workshop Foreman to manage our workshop operations and maintenance teams across a diverse fleet of construction plant, vehicles and heavy equipment.

We are looking for a technically strong individual with proven leadership abilities and extensive mechanical experience, particularly in mobile cranes, telehandlers and lifting equipment.

Key Responsibilities
Manage and supervise workshop mechanics, technicians and field maintenance teams.
Plan and oversee preventive maintenance, servicing and repairs.
Maintain a mixed fleet ranging from light vehicles and trucks to heavy construction equipment.
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
Oversee maintenance of mobile cranes, telehandlers, forklifts and other lifting machinery.
Manage breakdowns, equipment availability, spare parts and maintenance costs.
Ensure compliance with manufacturers’ specifications, safety standards and equipment certification requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Recognised Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic or equivalent trade qualification.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance, including 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
Proven hands-on experience with mobile cranes, telehandlers and lifting machinery is essential.
Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and electronic control systems, including crane LMI/RCI systems.
Experience maintaining light vehicles, trucks, earthmoving and construction equipment.
Ability to lead teams, manage priorities and work independently.
Experience with Grove, Manitou, CAT, Case or similar equipment advantageous.
Strong commitment to safety, reliability and maintenance cost control.
The Ideal Candidate
A practical, solutions-driven leader who can confidently manage a workshop team while remaining technically capable of diagnosing and resolving challenging equipment faults.
This is a hands-on technical leadership position, not a purely administrative role.
Location: Pemba, Mozambique
Applications: Interested candidates should submit their CV and details of relevant crane and heavy equipment maintenance experience to grant.cathrall@africancentury.co.mz .