Our well know automotive vehicle dealer client based in Cape Town is looking to employ a qualified Renault Co-Tech.
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 by qualified technicians 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
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:
Matric
Renault Co-Tech / Nissan Master Tech with Renault Knowledge
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
Job Features
| Location | Cape Town |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known automotive vehicle dealer client based in Johannesburg, currently holds a vacancy for an experienced Group Finance Manager.
Reporting to the Executive Finance, this position requires someone with vast experience in the financial field to oversee the Finance & Accounting function of the group and to ensure timely provision of group financial and statistical reports for management.
Specific Role Responsibilities
• Ensuring all Internal and Head Office deadlines are adhered to;
• Be actively involved in Internal and External audit reporting;
• Ensuring information and reports received from Accountants are accurate;
• Training of Accountants, mostly on accounting issues, VAT and policies and procedures;
• Reviewing monthly General Ledger audit files;
• Assisting Dealer Principals and Accountants with queries;
• Preparation of financial information and reports for the Franchise Director (Board packs and presentation);
• Ensuring payments are made timeously and accurately with correct authorizations in place;
• Ensuring that expenses are recognized in correct periods and disclosed correctly;
• Ensuring completeness, validity and accuracy of provisions and accruals;
• Assisting Accountants with setting and monitoring of Annual budgets and Quarterly targets for all dealerships;
• Ensuring accuracy of all Dealerships’ Monthly commissions and authorization;
• Ensure that you have correct Staff in the correct positions;
• Visiting dealerships to ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to and that segregation of duties is adhered to;
• Implementing new company policies and procedures as instructed or discussed;
• To develop Systems and reports that easily assists Management in the management of their businesses;
• To ensure that required functions are correctly carried out by Accountants and Dealership management;
• To assist Accountants in obtaining the assistance from Dealership Management to carry out their functions effectively;
• To try and establish best practice amongst Dealerships;
• Ensure that all Company assets are managed properly (vehicle stock takes weekly, Daily parts perpetuals, two wall-to-wall stock takes annually, two fixed assets counts annually, NATISs & key controls);
• Analyze financial accounts and financial ratios;
• Advise Franchise Director and Dealer Principals of areas for possible improvements;
• To ensure that costs are controlled, analysis and all cost savings are achieved.
Qualifications and Experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Financial Manager within the retail motor industry
• Experience minimum 10 years
• Autoline/ Kerridge or DRIVE experience mandatory
• Valid Driver’s License
• Clear Criminal Record
• Clear Financial Record
Skills and Personal Attributes
• Autoline/ Kerridge or DRIVE experience mandatory
• EXCEL advanced
Job Features
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Salary | Market Related |
Job Description
This position will be suited to an experienced person who has the ability to ensure that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians 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.
Position Overview
Specific Role Responsibilities:
Recruits hire and motivate qualified service technicians.
Assists technicians in developing their skills.
Understands keeps abreast of, and complies with all regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OHSA Right-to-Know, etc.
Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
Ensures that all department employees receive appropriate manufacturer training.
Conducts regular performance reviews for all technicians in accordance with dealership guidelines.
Ensures that all repairs are assigned to technicians in an equal and fair manner.
Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
Ensures repairs are charged out correctly.
Checks progress of each repair order throughout the day.
Maintains high-quality service repairs and minimizes comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Road tests vehicles to quality-check work performed.
Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing, and all are processed correctly.
Establishes and maintains customer follow-up programs to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
Handles all customer complaints within 24 hours, informing other managers as appropriate.
Manages department performance using tools such as the daily operating control (DOC), efficiency and productivity control, comeback reports, warranty reports, telephone surveys, and monthly forecasts.
Monitors technicians' daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
Monitors shop conditions, including cleanliness, safety, and the condition of shop equipment. Reports problems to the service manager or dealer.
Ensures the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools.
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
Fills in for service advisor and dispatcher when necessary.
Attends manager's meetings as requested.
Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Maintains professional appearance.
Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:
Qualified Technician
Must have workshop Foreman experience
Skills and Personal Attributes
Skills:
Have sound communication skills in English and language commonly spoken in the area (speak & write).
Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people, building team spirit, reconciling conflict, listening, and supporting others.
Professional and technical expertise in vehicle service and repair maintenance.
Problem-solving and motor vehicle fault-finding skills.
Planning and organising
Supervising and leading; providing team members with clear direction, motivating and empowering others, providing people with development opportunities, and setting appropriate standards of behaviour.
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
Following instructions and processes; appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority; keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates a commitment to the organization; complies with legal and technical obligations and safety requirements of the role.
Coping with pressure and setbacks.
A team player
Decision-making and action orientated.
A developing understanding of the commercial factors of managing a successful business operation.
Valuing Diversity
Personal Attributes
Initiative
Perseverance
Adaptability
Someone who values and builds relationships.
Alignment with the brand.
Positive thinking
Job Features
| Location | Vereeniging |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well established automotive vehicle dealer client based in Johannesburg with multiple Dealerships in the region, is looking to employ a highly qualified and experienced Credit Manager with Motor Retail experience.
Job Requirements
Managing a team of four employees.
Very strong assessment experience.
High risk environment.
Managing Credit limits.
Continuous monitoring of Debtors accounts and daily follow up of outstanding debtors, not less than R16 million.
Attending to all customer queries and following up with dealership staff.
Daily processing of all customer receipts, journals and settlement discounts and allocating as per remittance advices.
Ensuring invoices and statements are issued timeously and check for accuracy.
Ensure all administration and filing of documentation is kept up to date and is easily accessible on request.
Reconciling customers account and GL accounts if and when required.
Checking trade references, requesting ITC reports, bank codes as and when (if) required and verifying all information on credit applications.
Reporting of delinquent / problem accounts to National CM.
Managing, reviewing and controlling credit limits as required.
Weekly reporting of cash sales, all parts and service debtors and account status to Dealership staff / Management / National Credit Manager Visiting Dealership / Dealership Management when and if requested to.
Attending Credit Control / and or any other meetings when and if requested.
Ensuring all credit control and collections procedures as per company policies distributed and communicated from time to time are applied and adhered to.
Performing any other debtors / credit control related responsibilities as and when requested to do so by National Credit Manager.
Ensuring all communication with customers & colleagues is kept professional, courteous and polite at all times.
Experience and Skills Required
Must have recent experience in Team Credit Management and Financial Management in the Motor Retail industry.
Accountant or Bookkeeper experience in the motor dealership environment will be an advantage.
Team Management Credit Management in the Motor Retail industry
Matric and Tertiary qualification
Deadline/Target Driven
Job Features
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known automotive vehicle dealer client based in Johannesburg North is looking to employ an experienced and qualified Working Workshop Foreman.
Ensures work completed meets service delivery and quality. control requirements.
- Effectively arranges for the allocation and distribution of outwork to service providers.
- Accurately orders supplies for the workshop.
- Ensure customers’ needs are understood and resolved.
- Leadership of the team.
Position Overview
Specific Role Responsibilities KEY OUTPUTS:
- Ensures appropriate allocation of work to technicians.
- Ensures work completed meets service delivery and quality. control requirements.
- Effectively arranges for the allocation and distribution of outwork to service providers.
- Accurately orders supplies for the workshop.
- Ensure customers’ needs are understood and resolved.
- Leadership of the team.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Qualified Technician with leadership skills.
- Previous experience as a Foreman and/or Team Leader .
- Proven track record of successes and achievements.
Skills and Personal Attributes
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Sound understanding of processes and systems
- Good product knowledge.
- People Management skills need to lead/drive a great team.
- Communication Skills.
- MS Office (intermediate).
- Motivated and Enthusiastic about the product.
- Excellent leadership skills and abilities.
Job Features
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our Premium Brand automotive dealer client based in Pretoria is looking to employ an experienced Corporate Sales Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Oversee the interviewing, hiring, and training of a company’s sales staff to ensure an effective salesforce
Develop and implement programs effective for enhancing sales performance
Contact customers via emails and phone calls to offer them products and services
Visit clients or arrange meetings to discuss a product and how it will meet the requirements of a customer
Deliver sales pitches and presentations to clients, highlighting the benefits of a product to influence purchase
Communicate with customers to identify their requirements and assist them with selecting appropriate products that meet their specifications
Motivate and guide sales teams to improve performance and achieve set goals
Monitor the activities of sales personnel to assess performance and productivity
Assign and designate sales quotas and territories to staff according to individual potential
Collaborate with the marketing, advertising, and production heads to develop and implement plans effective for enhancing sales and overall company performance
Ensure marketing objectives and activities are in line with sales targets
Conduct surveys and research to gather information regarding market trends, potential leads, and sales opportunities
Compile, analyze, and interpret sales data to provide reports to management on performance
Ensure provision of proper after sales support and services to clients
Prepare and present to management periodic budgets/sales forecast
Organize meetings to discuss sales activities and take decisions on strategies necessary for improvement.
Job Features
| Location | Pretoria |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our automotive vehicle dealer client based in Centurion currently holds a vacancy for an experienced Parts Manager.
This position will be suited to an experienced person who will assist the company’s customers in receiving the replacement parts they need. In this position, the candidate will have the responsibility to oversee the entire parts department. This involves managing employees, checking inventory, and ordering new parts when necessary.
The candidate will also directly handle customer service when an issue needs extra support. Our ideal applicant has several years of experience working with auto parts, preferably with some leadership or management experience. The candidate must have strong customer service and communication skills. The candidate needs to provide excellent customer service and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction on an ongoing basis.
The candidate for this position will be responsible for managing inventory based on demand and cost targets. They must be able to maintain stock at a level that enables internal servicing and repair departments to complete their work without delay. However, they must also avoid the costs of carrying excessive inventory
The responsibilities of a Parts Manager include the following tasks:
Handling and managing customer complaints and issues in a timely manner.
Ensuring the inventory levels are maintained accurately.
Make a list of the parts that need to be purchased.
Selling manufactured parts to the customers.
Supervising the shipment issues of the parts ordered.
Managing the team members and delegating tasks to them.
Overseeing the replacements procedures.
Looking out for new suppliers offering better quality products.
Assisting the HR department in hiring new employees.
Providing training sessions to the new team members.
Resolving any inconsistencies for all the purchase orders.
Maintaining a strong relationship with the vendors and suppliers.
Planning and creating promotional campaigns for parts on sale.
Ensuring the customers are provided with excellent customer service and satisfaction.
Preparing monthly and annual sales part reports.
Adhering to all the rules and regulations of the company.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:
Matric
Management qualification would be advantageous
3+ Years Experience as a Parts Manager
Experience with “Kerridge” dealership management system, advantageous
Renault Experience advantageous
Valid Drivers Licence
Skills and Personal Attributes
Minimum requirement:
Computer literate – DRIVE experience advantageous
Strong Parts Retail experience
Sound knowledge and understanding of inventory monitoring principles.
Demonstrate good leadership skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain a positive working environment.
Outstanding sales and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain the store records accurately.
Ability to demonstrate good administrative skills.
Ability to offer exceptional customer service.
A keen eye for details for accuracy.
Excellent team management abilities.
Ability to solve problems instantly.
Quick decision-making skills.
Good inventory management
Job Features
| Location | Pretoria |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our Blue Chip client based in Soshanguve is looking to employ an experienced AA Office Manager for 3 of their Business Units.
The salary package include a Basic Salary min R25 500 – R32 000pm negotiable.
Car Allowance of R13 831; and fuel allowance. Other statutory Benefits include Provident Fund, med.
Degree (BComm) or equivalent, but not a diploma.
• Preferably someone who stays in Ekangala, as the person has to work in 03 different BU’s (Ekangala, Soshanguve, and Sandfontein BU’s).
• The position involves shifts and working on Saturdays, and will require the incumbent to start an early shift at Ekangala at 03:00AM, and then proceed to other BU’s for the day.
The position also required late night shifts (at 21:30pm) at Soshanguve, and the subordinates finish their shifts at Ekangala at 22:00PM (and therefore it’s required, that the incumbent be always on stand-by,
Soshanguve Depot –The first sertright clerk starts working at 3am to enable peak morning operations( upon encountering any challenges they need to contact office manager for solutions)
The setright clerks and cashiers knock off at 21h30 at night
Upon unforeseen circumstances /challenges the Office Manager needs to assist the office to ensure operations is able to continue with normal services be it in the morning or evening shift.
The Office Manager must do on-site surprise visits at start of shifts and or in evenings Mon to Sat to check compliance to Revenue procedures and staff attendance. Some of these visits must at 3:00am, when drivers commence their shifts to check that setright machines issued to drivers is in order.
Ekangala- Setright/cashier knocks off at 22h00 at night week days , and 20h00 on Saturdays upon any challenges the office manager might need to go assist night shifts duties. Frequent depot visits outside normal office hours are required to check that Cashiers and Setright Clerk perform duties as required and compliance to revenue control procedure.
Sandfontein – The incumbent will also be required to work at Sandfontein (Pta West)
NB: The position also involve doing e-tags and set right machines spot checks and reconciliations on a monthly basis (this is done at night or in the evening after all drivers have checked in, by the Office Manager and operations department dispatch office.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The ideal applicant will possess the following:-
- A minimum of Grade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent academic qualification.
- B.Com Degree or equivalent qualification
- Computer Literacy
- 5 years relevant experience in an accounts and revenue environment.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a Supervisory or Management position.
- Valid Drivers’ licence
- Degree (BComm) or equivalent, but not a diploma.
JOB OUTPUTS
- Monitor and control the preparation, setup, print runs and capturing of waybills which are generated daily for the Operations department.
- Check and audit monthly Revenue Cash book (RCB), carry out sequence check and ensure all waybills are accounted for.
- Oversee and maintain effective control of all Private Hire accounting functions.
- Oversee and maintain effective control of all accounting functions relating to Shortages.
- Monitor and control cash counts for reimbursements for Subsistence and Travelling
- Oversee and maintain effective control over the issuing, returns, maintenance and safe custody of all the ticket machines as well as Point of Sale Equipment used by Ticket Sellers.
- Prepare motivations for write offs.
- Reconcile overtime for all Administrative staff on a monthly basis and prepare for authorization.
- Oversee and maintain effective control over the collection of cash revenue and ticket sales of the cashiers, Ticket sellers and Season Ticket Sellers for the SBU.
- Check, verify and ensure correctness of all reconciliations and monthly trail balance before submitting for approval. Monitor and control the payments of accounts.
- Ensure adherence to Financial Policies and procedures in all the Sections of the Accounts Department.
- Liaise with internal and external Departments.
- Monitor and control General Office Administration.
- Conduct and compile internal audits of other departments to ensure that Company policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Conduct asset verification spot checks and generate reports for submission and approval.
- Compile and analyze accounting trends and prepare statistical reports for distribution.
- Supervise and allocate staff according to operational requirements.
- Identify training needs and make recommendations.
Job Features
| Location | Soshanguve |
Our busy vehicle dealership client based in Vereeniging is looking to employ a highly technically inclined, and customer service driven Service Manager.
Job Description
Reporting to the Dealer Principal, the successful candidate will manage the service department. Drive the productivity, efficiency, and the customer service index. Managing cost and increase the profitability of the service department by ensuring workshop operating procedures and practices are adhered to. Maintain and improve Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
Specific Role Responsibilities
• Exceed all targets and labour sale objectives through efficient workshop operations.
• Ensure efficient equipment control, assets control and fluent administration processes.
• Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Lead and manage service team.
• Create and Leverage Collaborative Partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Distributor policies as well as industry guidelines.
• Achieve industry leading standards of customer care, process efficiency and cost control.
Qualifications and Experience
• Motor industry and Workshop management knowledge.
• People management.
• Business, Sales and Service Process knowledge.
• Professional & Technical Expertise in Vehicle Service & Repair Management.
- Min 5 years’ experience in motor retail Dealership
- Valid driver's license
- Experience on Kerridge or Autoline systems
- Higher Certificate and / or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificate with NQF Level
Job Features
| Location | Vereeniging |
| Salary | Market Related |
Our well known vehicle dealer client in Boksburg is looking to employ an experienced Used Vehicle Sales Manager with a proven track record.
Job Description
To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of Used Vehicle sales activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service delivery. This is a key management role, will be suited for an experienced manager who has the ability to achieve growth in the market, by leading, mentoring and motivating all Sales Exec’s reporting to the Manager. The successful candidate will report to the Dealer Principal.
Specific Role Responsibilities
Used Vehicle Sales Manager is fully responsible for the Management of the Used Vehicle Department, which includes but not limited to: • Achieving and exceeding the set targets. • Compiling, obtaining approval and executing new car sales marketing plan to exceed budget all areas. • Manage and Mentor Sales team. • Manage Floor plan. • Build good relations with the Original Equipment Manufacturer. • Report, Forecast monthly, weekly to the Dealer Principal. • Develop, Mentor employees to exceed unit sale, profit and CSI targets. • Solve customer complaints within authority before compliant is escalated to top management. • Adhere to franchise requirements. • Adhere to: Values of Distributor Applicable legislation - such as FAIS & FICA, POPI, CPA.
Qualifications and Experience
Matric Tertiary education will be an advantage
3 years + Used Vehicle sales manager experience A valid driver's license 3- 5 years motor sales experience Computer literate Experience of working in a medium to large size dealership
Skills and Personal Attributes
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES • Convincing persuade customers within the rules to purchase vehicles. • To communicate effectively with all stakeholders. • Comply with policies and procedures. • Effectively understanding and interpreting customer behaviours and emotions. • Self-motivated priority-setting and time management. Ability to maintain good relationships internally. • High energy. • Team-player. • Deadline driven. . SKILLS • Knowledge of popular vehicle models • Vehicle financing and structuring deals • FICA / deal file administrative processes and procedures, • Sound business acumen • Sound financial acumen • Proven track record • Strong negotiation skills.
Job Features
| Location | Johannesburg |
| Salary | Market Related |