Our Transport Company client based in Pretoria currently holds a vacancy for an EE Female Contract Accountant for a period of 03 months.
The successful candidate must be prepared for the possibility that the contract may be extended beyond 03 months, should the need arise.
Must have knowledge of the Bus Passenger industry.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal applicant will possess the following: -
- BCom degree, majoring in Financial Accounting minimum, a prerequisite.
- Completed articles with a reputable accounting firm, a prerequisite.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant post-article working experience in an accounting environment.
- 3 years’ experience in a management position, an added advantage.
JOB OUTPUTS
- Supervision and management of finance staff associated responsibilities.
- Monitor and control the Revenue Systems office.
- Check and review the monthly Revenue Cash Book (RCB).
- Oversee and maintain effective control of all Private Hire accounting functions.
- Monitor and control cashier and banking functions.
- Monitor and control issuing, reconciliation, and re-banking of S&T, toll fees, as well as
submissions to Payroll. - Oversee and maintain effective control over the issuing, return, maintenance, and
safe custody of modules, ticket machines, and related equipment and systems. - Authorize overtime for subordinates within company directives.
- Oversee and reconcile the collection of cash revenue and ticket sales of the cashiers,
ticket sellers, and outsourced service providers. - Check, verify, and ensure correctness of the trial balance/general ledger (journals,
corrections, provisions, and accruals) before month and year ends. - Preparation and review of monthly General Ledger reconciliations before submission for
approval. - Monitor and control the Accounts Payable function (Creditors, Cashbook, Petty Cash,
reconciliations). - Assist with the drafting of policies and procedures and compliance thereto.
- Liaison/Correspondence with Senior Management, Business Unit Departments, Head
Office, Internal and External Auditors, Debtors, Creditors, Outsourced Service Providers,
and Banks. - Credit control, collection of outstanding debtors (internal and external).
- Monitor and control General Office Administration.
- Conduct regular internal audits of Finance and other departments.
- Supervision of Stock-takes.
- Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports for submission and
approval. - Compile and analyse accounting trends and prepare statistical reports.
- Supervise and allocate Finance staff according to business requirements.
- Identify training needs/interventions for Finance staff and make recommendations.
- Compilation of monthly subsidy claims/submissions to supervisory monitoring
firms/department of transport within strict timelines. - Compilation of monthly subcontractor claims.
- Compilation of monthly management account packs/financial reports.
- Assist with / Compile Annual Budgets.
- Other ad hoc duties as required by senior management.
- Deputise for Accounting Manager in his/her absence.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal working conditions.
COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the bus passenger industry.
- Knowledge of GAAP, GRAP, IFRS, Accounting and Auditing principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Human Resources, and Industrial Relations practices and procedures/related legislation.
SKILLS
- Analytical thinking & problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning and organising skills.
- Ability to present and display sound judgement.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good report writing skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Computer skills (MS Excel Intermediate/Advanced, Word, PowerPoint,
financial systems).
ATTRIBUTES
- Must have a hands-on Approach.
- Results orientation.
- Quality orientation.
- Deadline-driven.
- Assertive.
- Profit orientation.
- Willing to work extended hours when necessary.
- Proactive.
- Attention to detail.
- Decisiveness.
- Commitment.
- Integrity.
- Tolerance for Diversity.
- Honesty, reliability, and punctuality.
- Good work ethics.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to work under and manage pressure
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Our Commercial dealer client based in Polokwane currently has a vacancy for a Sales Representative: Parts
The primary purpose of the position is to maximise sales opportunities achieving dealer objectives through
excellent customer service.
Reporting to the Parts Manager the ideal candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience as a Parts Sales Executive within the motor industry.
Job Description:
- Must have parts sales experience within the Motor industry
- High product knowledge as well as offering product solutions to customers
- Ability to follow up on all active prospects and update customer data base regularly
- Manage the sales process ensuring timeous deliveries
- Ability to effectively manage achievement of targets through monitoring of progress
- Efficient in administration duties
- Able to ensure policies and procedures relevant to the business are adhered to
- Ability to monitor and control stock
- Ability to negotiate competitive prices
- Ability to retain current customers for repeat business as well as acquire new business
Specific Role Responsibilities:
- Ability to maintain good relationships internally and externally
- Ability to cold-call
- Excellent communication using all mediums verbal, electronic etc.
- Team-player
- Able to initiate contact with customers
- Excellent negotiation skills
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Sales skills, knowledge and experience.
- Assertive and outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under and be results orientated.
- Ability to delegate, follow-up with a strong sense of duty towards customers.
- Financial understanding of business.
- Excellent product knowledge.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric or Grade 12
- A valid South African driver’s license
- Fully computer literate
- Minimum work experience of 5 years – knowledge dependent
- Work related/ OEM related system know-how.
- Kerridge systems knowledge will be an added advantage
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Our Commercial dealer client based in Polokwane currently holds a vacancy for an Administrator: Service
Advisor/Administrator: Costing. Reporting to the Manager: Service.
They are seeking a dedicated Service Advisor & Costing Clerk to play a critical role in their customer service and financial operations.
This position focuses on delivering exceptional support to clients while managing service costs effectively within the automotive industry. You will act as a key point of contact between customers and our service department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison between customers and the service team to facilitate smooth communication
regarding vehicle servicing. - Accurately assess customer needs and provide detailed estimates for service costs and repairs.
- Prepare and maintain cost records, ensuring all information is current and readily available for review.
- Collaborate with technicians and service staff to ensure accurate pricing and timelines for service work.
- Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and follow-ups to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Ensure all invoicing and billing processes are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Monitor service department performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and enhance customer
service. - Assist with administrative tasks as needed, including data entry and report generation.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a customer service role, preferably in the automotive or related industry.
- Strong understanding of automotive service processes and costing methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a focus on customer engagement.
- Proficient in using service management software and basic accounting tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in estimates and billing information.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in automotive technology or business management.
- Certification in customer service or automotive service advising.
- Experience with specific service management systems (e.g., Autoline, Reynolds and Reynolds).
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A vacancy exists in Fourways for a NEW VEHICLE SALES EXECUTIVE with a proven track record.
Salary R12096.80, COMPANY CAR,
The company pays R5000.00 towards medical aid.
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To proactively sell new vehicles to retail and corporate customers, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and contribute to monthly sales and profit targets.
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:
Sales & Customer Experience
• Prospect, qualify, and close new vehicle sales to achieve monthly targets.
• Conduct product presentations, test drives, and vehicle handovers to premium standards.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge on the full BRAND range and competitor offerings.
Pipeline & CRM Management
• Generate and manage your own sales pipeline via walk-ins, referrals, digital leads, and proactive prospecting.
• Update and maintain accurate customer data, quotes, and activity on the CRM system daily.
F&I & After-Sales Handover
• Work with F&I to maximize finance, insurance, and accessory penetration per unit.
• Ensure seamless handover to After-Sales to drive service retention and customer loyalty.
Compliance & Brand Standards
• Adhere to OEM franchise standards, POPIA, and all legislative requirements.
• Always represent the brand professionally.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 2+ years premium passenger vehicle sales experience preferred.
• Grade 12 and valid Code B/EB driver’s license.
• Computer Literate.
• Fluent English.
• Self-motivated, customer-centric, and team orientated.
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A vacancy exists in Upington for a Used Sales Manager, with a proven track record and experience in buying vehicles, CMS Lead management, strong assertive leader.
- Salary: R25k – R30k – depending on experience.
- Benefits: medical aid / provident fund / company vehicle
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The main purpose of this position is to supervise a well-organized and profitable Pre-Owned department.
The above outcome will be considered successful under the following conditions:
Professional, knowledgeable, and competent staff.
Timeous service, meeting / exceeding client requirement / expectations.
Follow up systems and processes.
Profitable business, i.e., target within budget.
Harmonious relationship between departments.
RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES:
Directly responsible to: General Manager/DP.
Responsible for: Sales Staff, Drivers, and Cleaners.
Relationships with: Other company managers, Service Manager, New Sales Manager, Financial Manager, Parts Manager, Manufacturer, Suppliers.
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY:
Operational: Authorization to order vehicles or purchase/trade-in vehicles within agreed targets and forecasts.
Authority to proceed on credits sales applications and determine discounts within agreed limits.
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:
Conduct sales meetings, by ensuring that relevant information is available on which business decisions are/will be taken, giving feedback on current performances and targets, allowing all staff to give input in matters, discuss CSI results and action.
Control all costs as per budget.
Control debtors by achieving set turnaround time.
Do financial, productivity and sales reporting, accurately, timeously in order achieve expected norms and standards.
Manage business activities by hands-on interactive processes, by being knowledgeable regarding all business activities, issues, and problems in the department; proactively solving problems where needed, evaluating productivity measures.
Manage human resources by attracting, developing, and retaining competent employees, ensuring that staff issues are proactively dealt with.
All facilities operate in terms of risk management standards, by doing physical checks.
Ensuring that sales executives are competent and that they receive appropriate training, when needed.
Creating marketing awareness for the sales area, utilizing customer feedback, direct sales, CSI summary, increased brand awareness, and marketing meets target market, in line with manufacturers marketing approach.
Managing Lost Leads.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING:
Management and marketing skills, knowledge, and experience.
Ability to manage and administer a department, to provide organization systems and leadership.
Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation and of trade practices.
Able to motivate a sales team to achieve objectives.
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Our motor dealer client is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, Financial Manager to join their dealership group in Edenvale. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the overall financial management of the Company. Provide direction,
management and leadership in the accounting, business planning and budgeting activities.
Provide timely and relevant financial management reports to all stakeholders.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the full financial function across dealerships.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and internal controls.
- Oversee creditors, debtors, general ledger, and asset management.
- Responsible for monitoring vehicle margins, sales performance, incentives, rebates and stock ageing.
- Responsible for working with Sales and Operations to improve dealership profitability.
- Responsible for providing commercial financial analysis and recommendations to senior management.
- Responsible for challenging and supporting management on financial performance, cost control and profitability.
- Reconcile manufacturer accounts and ensure accurate OEM reporting.
- Manage month-end and year-end financial processes.
- Analyse financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and automotive industry best practices.
DESIRED REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a Financial Manager / Senior Financial Manager role
- Motor industry experience to minimum 5 years' motor dealership experience – essential.
- Strong commercial dealership experience, including sales management, vehicle profitability, margins, incentives and rebates.
- Strong knowledge of dealership accounting systems (EVOLVE) and financial controls.
- Experience working with Dealer Principals, Sales Managers and senior management.
- Ability to analyse sales performance, gross profit, margins, stock ageing and departmental results.
- Strong understanding of dealership profitability and improving financial performance.
- Proven experience managing, leading and developing a finance team. Minimum of 5 staff
- Multi-dealership experience as an advantage.
- Excellent analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Must be proficient in both English and Afrikaans.
- Have a valid Driver’s License
- It is expected that the candidate has a clear record based on the various verification checks that will be conducted.
- Although all suitable applications will be considered, it is preferred that the individual is based in the East Rand or close to the dealership.
WHAT OUR CLIENT OFFERS
Competitive salary package.
Opportunity to work within a growing dealership group.
Professional and supportive working environment.
Career growth and development opportunities.
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Our well - know automotive dealer client based in Vereeniging is looking to employ qualified Technicians.
To repair and service Motor Vehicles according to manufacturers’ standards and specifications.
MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish parts required for service or repairs to be performed and ensure that correct parts are ordered.
Report to foreman promptly on any additional work required.
Obtain authorization prior to carrying out additional work.
Obtain authorization prior to fitting parts costing more than approximately R250.00.
Obtain technical information from Foreman on problem jobs.
Adhere strictly to technical specifications a laid down by manufacturers.
Perform duties according to manufacturer’s standards.
Adhere to laid down workshop policies and procedures.
Write short but concise description of all work performed on back of job card including the cause and correction.
Ensure that all old parts are placed in a plastic bag in the boot of the car, except in the case of warranty work where old parts must be tagged and returned to the control tower.
Ensure that all oils and consumables used are booked on the job card.
Ensure that vehicle is kept as clean as possible, and that seat and fender covers are used.
Ensure that work area is kept safe, clean, and tidy.
Ensure that time recording on time sheet is done correctly and as soon as possible after work is completed.
Report any faulty and/or broken equipment to the Foreman.
Ensure that special tools and equipment are used with the utmost care.
Possess complete set of own hand tools as per M.I.F. list and maintain them in good working condition.
Repair vehicles according to specifications as instructed and within the flat rate time.
Accept responsibility for apprentices/learners and impact through explanation and practise, the necessary skills required to perform the job correctly and thereafter to inspect/monitor the work and rectify any problems.
Ensure neat appearance.
Maintain cordial relationship with workshop staff.
Customer’s vehicles must not be used for sitting in.
Accessories such as cigarette lighters and radios in customer’s vehicles must not be tampered with.
No private property in customer’s vehicles must be removed.
Any components, parts, accessories and/or assemblies removed from customer’s vehicles, must be kept together, stored safely, and recorded for easy recognition of ownership, repair, replacement and/or correct re-assembly on the specific vehicle.
No components, parts, accessories and/or assemblies/sub-assemblies, once removed as described, must be damaged, other than already previously quoted.
It is the responsibility of the job holder to be in possession, in good order, of the normal and/or statutory tools of his/her respective trade or job skill. Where necessary, management will provide from stores special tools and/or equipment outside the normal scope of tools of the trade of occupation. Such tools and equipment must be signed for when used and kept in good working order.
Requirements:
Red Seal Trade Certificate.
Valid SA driver’s licence.
Computer literate.
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Our passenger vehicle dealership client based in Midrand has an opportunity for an experienced F&I Manager.
Job Description Purpose
This is a key role that provides support to the dealership network by providing an efficient service to customers and the dealership through vehicle finance and the sale of approved products to maximise gross profit while ensuring that all training, fit & proper, honesty and integrity requirements of the Financial Service Board (FSB) are upheld.
Minimum Experience
3 years’ experience in a similar role with a customer services focus within the Automotive Retail Industry.
Minimum Qualification
Grade 12 /Matric and with a relevant diploma.
Credit Management Diploma will be advantageous.
In addition, a Regulatory Exam, NCA Accreditation, Retail or Short-Term Insurance Qualification with minimum 120 credits
Skills and Personal Attributes
Minimum Requirements
Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation, trade practices, dealership policies and procedures
Customer service and sale management.
Understanding of the compliance governing the retail industry would be an advantage.
Knowledge of the NCA, CRA, FAIS, FICA.
Accredited by the FSP and mandated to perform NCA functions before (s13 mandate)
Possess the relevant Continuous Professional Development points within the stipulated time frame.
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A vacancy for a Diesel Technician exists at our commercial dealer client based in Polokwane.
This position will be suited to an experienced person who has excellent vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills and the ability to ensure that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.
- To provide effective technical and specialist support to staff, whilst ensuring a high quality of workmanship and service delivery to customers.
- Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in the commercial dealership.
- Good with diagnostic and fault finding
- Computer literate
- Qualification in diesel trade is a must
- Auto electrical experience or trade in electrician will be a huge plus
Skills and Personal Attributes:
Minimum requirement:
Multi-tasking ability
Valid Driver’s License with no endorsements
Good communication skills
Excellent vehicle diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
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Our Commercial dealer client based in Midrand is looking to employ experienced SALES EXECUTIVES with a proven track record.
This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to attract clients; provide excellent customer service and maintain high levels of sales on an ongoing basis.
The candidate for this position will be responsible for selling Commercial Vehicles for personal and commercial use. Their duties include meeting with customers to discuss their needs, promoting sales offers at their dealership, and participating in test drives with interested customers. Sales executives are responsible for making customers feel welcome and supported through the car-purchasing process.
Specific Role Responsibilities:
Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview.
The responsibilities of a Commercial Vehicle Sales Executive include the following tasks:
Greet customers arriving at the dealership
Showcase the dealership’s vehicles and explain their features and warranties to customers
Answer customer questions about Trucks and the purchase process
Accompany customers on test drives, collecting licenses and documentation beforehand per best practices
Negotiate Vehicle prices and trade-in values for customers’ vehicles
Coordinate with the finance department to determine each customer’s financing and ownership options
Contact past customers to ensure they are satisfied with their vehicles
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:
Matric
Previous Commercial Sales Experience
Skills and Personal Attributes:
Minimum requirement:
Valid driver’s license
Computer literate
Good communication skills
Also email cv to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za