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Our well known automotive dealer client based in Paarden Eiland currently holds a vacancy for an experienced NEW VEHICLE SALES EXECUTIVE with a proven track record. Preferably looking for Vehicle Sales Executives with minimum of 3 years sales experience or must be very strong in Sales. 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 motor 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 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 cars, and the purchase process
• Accompany customers on test drives, collecting licenses and documentation beforehand per best practices
• Negotiate car 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 Sales Experience

Skills and Personal Attributes: Minimum requirement:

• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills

N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted) N.B. (Only candidates with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted for this position) Please e-mail cv to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za  

Our well known Commercial Dealer client based in Durban currently holds a vacancy for an experienced EE Female Accounting Manager. Responsibility & requirements The responsibilities of the Accounting Manager will be quite extensive to ensure that the all-round accountancy duties are performed i.e. Ensuring that monthly management accounts and reports are generated timeously; Budgeting process from start to implementation; preparing and reviewing reconciliations; schedules and queries; preparing financial policies and procedures; Co-ordinate / prepare for interim and final financial year-end audits; Maintain effective financial controls; Maintain effective internal and external relationships; and any other ad hoc assignments which will be assigned from the General Manager and Group Financial Executive at head office. The ideal candidate must have at least a B Com Honours Degree - CA qualification would be advantageous, a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an accounting environment together with relevant IFRS knowledge and experience.

Knowledge Accounting background Knowledge of Accounting Practices Knowledge of the key financial management principles & procedures, especially budget development and management, profitability ratios etc. Knowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principles Auditing practices and principles Ability to Analyse Data Company policies and procedures   Working conditions:

Skills Supervisory skills Excellent administrative and organisational Critical thinking skills Ability to meet deadlines Communication skills Good Interpersonal skills Excellent time management skills Advanced computer skills Analytical skills

Attitude ·         Ethical ·         Integrity ·         Confidential ·         Drive and motivation ·         Quality oriented ·         Results Oriented ·         Deadline driven ·         Attention to detail ·         Accuracy ·         Pro-active ·         Committed ·       Ability to work under pressure and long hours when necessary

Please e-mail cvs to: mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za

Our well know automotive dealer client based in George currently holds a vacancy for a New Vehicle Sales Manager with a proven track record. Preferences:

• Previous Managerial experience, required
• Valid Driver’s License

The New Vehicle Sales Manager is fully responsible for the management of the New Vehicle department, maximizing sales and profitability to achieve targets and sales forecast commitments, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention through the execution of the sales process. Specific Role Responsibilities: Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview. The responsibilities of a New Vehicle Sales Manager include the following tasks: • Maximizing sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to meet sales forecast. • Developing the necessary sales organization to meet sales and profitability objectives. • Ensuring optimum stock of vehicles on premises. • Ensuring cost control to budget within the department. • Ensure adequate product display material is available. • Review all pricing policies, discounts and “trade-in” dealing to maintain Dealership profitability. • Monitor financial performance of sales department weekly. • Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with timeously and effectively. • Ensure that departmental customer satisfaction/ expectation targets are met. • Ensure direct and indirect costs remain within Company prescribed parameters. • Establish the staffing levels and the training required to achieve sales objectives. • Ensure that all floorplan activities are monitored. • Ensure stock level is kept within company policy requirements. • Maximize sale of back-end products. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed: • Matric • Previous New Vehicle Sales Manager Experience • Must have internet leads/ sales experience Skills and Personal Attributes: Minimum requirement: • Computer literate • Multi-tasking ability • Valid Driver’s License with no endorsements • Good communication skills • Strong admin management skills • A team player • Reliable • Must be able to maintain and be a constant high performer

Our well known automotive dealer client based in Jhb currently holds a vacancy for experienced NEW VEHICLE SALES EXECUTIVES with a proven track record, must have VW experience. Preferably looking for Vehicle Sales Executives with minimum of 3 years sales experience, or must be very strong in Sales. 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 motor 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 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 cars, and the purchase process
• Accompany customers on test drives, collecting licenses and documentation beforehand per best practices
• Negotiate car 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 Sales Experience

Skills and Personal Attributes: Minimum requirement:

• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills

N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted) N.B. (Only candidates with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted for this position) Please e-mail cv to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za  

JOB REQUIREMENTS The ideal applicant will possess the following:-

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Relevant certificate or diploma in Finance / Accounting / Secretarial will be an advantage
• Fluency in MS Office 2000 (including but not limited to Word, Excel and Power point)
• At least 7-8 years relevant secretarial  / admin experience in a senior manager or executive’s office
• Fluency in English

JOB OUTPUTS The functions will include general secretarial and administration functions, to support the effective functioning of the offices of the Corporate Director, Personnel Services Executive, Technical Executive, and Labour Relations Executives. The duties and functions will include but not be limited to:

• General control of office regarding cleanliness, admin duties and efficient functioning.
• Prepare agendas and attend to all meeting arrangements (contact and virtual meetings) including setting up dates and times for meetings, issuing of electronic invites and virtual meeting links and liaising with attendees on availability and attendance.

• Attend meetings and take, type and circulate minutes of meetings.
• Transcribing recordings of meetings.
• Preparing documents/files required by executives for meetings.
• General typing of reports, e-mails, letters etc.
• Maintain executive schedules/diaries and plan and schedule meetings, appointments, management/ booking of meeting rooms, setting up of meeting rooms/boardroom and auditorium for meetings.
• Liaise with directors, executives, managers, employees, customers and suppliers and other stakeholders including industry associations such as SABOA, COBEO, SARPBAC, BIRF.

           Arranging refreshments or lunch for meeting / function attendees.

• Receive and screen phone calls and dealing with queries and complaints.
• Receive visitors and accompanying them to meeting venues and provide general support to visitors.
• Assist on switchboard and reception (when necessary), and other secretarial and admin tasks.
• Maintain various management control and statistical registers and managing deadlines for submissions.
• Perform basic data analysis to extract trends.
• Handle confidential company documents and information ensuring that it remains secure.
• Maintain contact lists (internal and external).
• Prepare payment requisitions and liaising with Accounts regarding payments of accounts.
• Assist with Board resolution, minutes and distribution.
• Monitor office supplies and control stationery / photocopier toner / paper and functioning.
• Maintain electronic and paper records and comprehensive filing systems and archives

ensuring that information is organised and easily accessible.

• Conduct research and prepare presentations or reports as assigned.
• Statistic related to management accounts and cost control.
• Printing and compiling document packs for CCMA cases /lawyers /meetings.
• Draft staff notices and letters and reports
• Any other duties associated with a secretarial and administrative positions

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal company conditions of employment apply.

COMPETENCIES Knowledge of office administration and secretarial functions ·    Knowledge of the bus passenger industry an added advantage ·    General knowledge of the company’s policies  and procedures ·      Fluency in MS Office (including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and outlook) ·      Ability to use E-mail & internet ·      Fast & Accurate typing skills in word and excel ·      English proficiency and strong spelling/grammar skills

Good interpersonal skills ·       Ability to manage multiple reporting lines ·       Have good work ethics ·       Drive and motivation ·       Quality oriented ·       Ability to work and stay calm and focussed under pressure ·       Attention to detail and accuracy in work output ·       Ethical ·       Confidentiality ·       Accuracy ·       Reliability ·       Results orientation ·       Stress tolerant ·       Pro-active/ good planning ·       Fairness in dealing with people ·       Working to deadlines ·      Willingness to work long and extended hours

email cv's to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za    

Our vehicle auction client in KZN is looking to employ an experienced DP, Manager with Auction and strong Used car management experience to run their business. The candidate must be someone:

• Who has experience in the auction/vehicle sales environment
• Strong dealership management or general management experience
• Computer Literate
• Ability To Network
• Used Vehicle Experience – Min 5 Years
• Local / knowledge of the area

Package Market related for a DP position Pension/medical aid Company Vehicle Fuel email cv's to mervyn @bonafidehc.co.za

Job Description	To Diagnose faults, repair and conduct set vehicle services vehicles according to prescribed standards of OEM South Africa Deliver high quality technical expertise to satisfy customers and honor Distributor Service delivery values. Adhere to Company’s and bran South Africa policies, procedures, expectations regarding your position as Diagnostic/Master Technician.
Specific Role Responsibilities	• To carry out diagnostic work and support mechanics as set out by the Foreman to carry out fault diagnosis to aid and speed vehicle servicing • To take steps to ensure servicing of vehicle, remains within the targeted percentages of the manufacturers' time • To discuss matters with service advisors and customers as required and provide lucid explanations • To ensure standards maintained with vehicle care and safety whilst performing functions • To ensure vehicles are returned to the customer after service in a neat and clean condition • To recommend purchase of capital equipment Admin functions: • To complete forms and documentation included in the company's service routine • To draft and prepare any reports required • Mentor apprentices, sign off logbooks and evaluate their technical ability. • Ensure effective communication with staff, across departments, with customers and service providers Willingness to participate in marketing campaigns when required for the furtherance of the business.
Qualifications and Experience	• Grade 12 • N6 trade certificate or Olifantsfontein motor mechanic trade papers or must be qualified on the CBMT level system • The following qualifications will be advantageous: • Health and safety related qualification.
Skills and Personal Attributes Also send cv's to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za	• Mechanical insight. • OEM required technical training course successfully mastered, Porsche, BMW or Mercedes training is also acceptable. • Problem solving and motor vehicle fault finding skills. Mental alertness. • Meticulous. • Team player and Interpersonal competence. Customer orientated. • Decision making and action orientated. • Need excellent - Fix right first time track record. • Knowledge of German OEM SA operating computer programs ODIS, Elsapro. • Be able to use Manufacturer diagnostic equipment / computer (Vas Machines) 2 - 3 Year technician experience • German vehicle product training. • Have sound English communication and writing skills to accurately record findings and work on job cards. • Need computer skills. also email cv's to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za

Purpose Our motor dealership client in Nelspruit  is looking to employ a Finance Manager. The role include to plan, manage and monitor the implementation of all financial management practices, activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational financial plans and to continuously enhance service delivery. Provide direction, review and report up the line.

To ensure the accurate completion of all reporting requirements and management accounts according to best practice accounting principles.

GENERIC JOB OUTPUTS PROCESS AND GOVERNANCE Contribute to the development of the appropriate strategy and set target within area of accountability. Define standard operating procedures (SOP's). Implement and manage end­to­end processes. Manage all operational risk and risk mitigation initiatives. Monitor and report on progress against operational plan and make adjustment where required. Plan, manage and monitor governance compliance processes in area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose liabilities. Resolve problems with the necessary discretion and guidelines. Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records and address all anomalies with senior line management Manage the security of all assets (including cash) in line with approved policies, processes and procedures. Manage the security of all assets within direct control, i.e. cash, fixed assets, in line with approved policies, processes and procedures. Monitor and evaluate financial processes for quality and effectiveness and notify stakeholders accordingly. Perform reconciliations of financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions and the appropriate action where required. Prepare accurate and timeous reporting in respect of key performance metrics and recommendations to improve operational efficiency. Prepare the accurate, timeous and effective input of remuneration including incentives, structures and deductions in compliance with organisational policy. FINANCE Manage financial activities in line with approved policies and procedures. Manage, monitor and report on budget variances and provide solutions. Authorise and approve all payment and ensure compliancy in terms of company policies. Compile management accounts, including, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries. Ensure accurate billing in respect of accounts and charges, and identify opportunities for saving initiatives. Ensure all reconciliations are complied and reviewed. Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial and operational risk and escalate appropriately. Identify opportunities to minimise cost or increase revenue. Manage outstanding debtors, cash sales and work in progress to ensure collections are up to date and all risks are identified and actioned Manage the sales process around vehicle stock books i.e. invoicing and deal files. Manages creditors and ensures all creditors are in line with service level agreements and maximise payment opportunities. Manages the vehicles stock books to ensure accuracy in respect of billing and payment of vehicles and ensure that all documentation is compliant in term of company policy. Prepare VAT returns and ensure all documents are compliant in terms of SARS directives. Secure the necessary resources to maintain service standards, facilitate problem solving and achieve objectives within budget. CLIENT/CUSTOMER Deliver services that creates a culture which aims to exceed customers' expectations in all aspects of the business. Plan, manage and monitor processes to ensure customer service excellence. Develop and manage key stakeholder relationships that enable achievement of operational objectives. PEOPLE Create an engaging, enabling and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition. Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment. Monitor and positively influence and manage change, and offer operational support where required. Own and live up to company values. Ensure timeous, clear contracting and assessment of performance expectations with direct reports in line with identified objectives.

Minimum Experience 3 years experience in a similar environment. Motor Industry Experience Minimum Qualification Finance Ralated Degree Preferred Qualification

Minimum Requirements Skills and Expertise Required: Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when under pressure. Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people. Financial Accounting Competent application of accounting fundamentals and principles. Financial and Accounting Controls experience Financial and commercial acumen/ thinking Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial recordkeeping process and books or accounts of the company. Interrogates transaction initiating information or data, and understands, records or enters transactions on to the system. Analyses and reconciles financial information and data, resolves accounting issues, and reports on such. Compiling and presenting reports. Planning and organising Problem-solving and judgement skills Decision making and action orientated. Conflict handling Time management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time. Able to work independently and under pressure. Personal Attributes: Professional High level of detail and accuracy Energetic and self-motivated Resilient and hard working Deadline driven Systematic and methodical Empathetic when dealing with personnel matters. Someone who upholds professional ethics and values. Must be assertive and comfortable to share views and ideas in the interest of good financial management of the business. Computer Literacy ­ Business Applications Industry legislative compliance/ knowledge. Valid driver's license Please send cv's to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za

Our commercial dealership client in Bloemfontein currently holds a vacancy for a Finance Manager. NB. Only candidates with motor dealership experience will be considered. This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to manage the financial department and maintain internal control measures to ensure that the dealership is compliant with sound financial practices and good corporate governance. Supporting the Dealer Principal and Financial Executive in the achievement of financial objectives, identifying areas of risk and improvement, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting. The Financial Manager furthermore supports the Human Resources function with personnel and payroll matters at the dealership level.

Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview. The responsibilities of a Financial Manager include the following tasks: Prepare and report financial statements to Division, H.O., and auditors (internal and external). Prepare and complete various weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements. Complete monthly management reports. Compile management accounts, including budgets, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries. Produce financial and management information. Maintain the integrity and reliability of the financial data. Ensure that month-end cut-offs are compliant in terms of company policies. Manage the effective and timely provision of financial, statutory, and sustainability reporting including cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries. Oversee accurate reconciliation of all financial records to enable verification of the validity of transactions and to take appropriate action where required. Prepare and complete financial budgets for the dealership in conjunction with departmental managers and other stakeholders. Ensure effective and efficient administration of operational costs within budget, identify areas of financial and operational risk, and escalate appropriately. Supervise cash management activities. Responsible for co-signatory of payments with Dealer Principal by approved policies and procedures. Manage and report on progress against the operational budget in liaison with the Dealer Principal. Analyse and interpret financial information: Complete analysis of financial data to understand and compare business results; interpret and analyse financial data to draw conclusions and trends from the financial analysis. Complete profit and loss analysis. Complete and update daily cash flow statements to establish working capital requirements. Assist in the preparation and timely filing of all internal accounting and financial reports for governmental and regulatory bodies. Accurately calculate and process VAT, provisional tax, etc. Establish and monitor internal controls. Implement corporate governance and compliance policies and processes to identify and manage risks and expose liabilities. Manage and control the administration and financial processes within the dealership. Conduct reconciliation of vehicles, parts, and service assets, verify against accounting records, and address all anomalies with senior line management. Manage supplier and customer relationships; ensuring effective debtors and creditors processes are in place and adhered to. Identify opportunities to minimize cost and increase revenue. Manage the security of all assets within direct control, i.e. cash, and fixed assets, in line with approved policies, processes, and procedures. Attract, retain, appraise, train, coach and develop finance and administration team members.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed BCom degree with Accounting NQF7+. Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – an advantage 5+ years' accounting/ financial management experience in similar environment Relevant experience in the Commercial Vehicle Industry.

Skills Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, polite, and rational manner even when under pressure. Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people. Financial Management and Performance Reporting Financial and commercial thinking. Financial and Accounting Control Sound knowledge and understanding of financial, accounting, and tax concepts, financial statements, trial balance, financial record-keeping process, etc. Analysing and reconciling financial information and data, identifying auditing discrepancies and reporting on such, ensuring root cause analysis is carried out and corrective and preventive measures are implemented. Problem-solving skills and sound judgment. Decision-making and action-orientated. Conflict resolution People Management and Development skills, including effective delegation ability. Time management, including the ability to respond to and resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time. Able to work independently and under pressure. Improvement Orientation Personal Attributes Professional High level of detail and accuracy Energetic and self-motivated Resilient Hard-working Deadline driven Organised and disciplined. Someone who upholds professional ethics and values. An independent thinker; comfortable taking a stand in the interest of good governance and isn’t easily pressured. Must be assertive and mature in outlook. send cv's to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za