Admin Operations Manager - Auto Body Repair Centre - Sandton

MoToRecuit; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto body repair centre in Gauteng is seeking a hands-on Admin Operations Manager to oversee back office operations. This role involves managing a high-performing team and ensuring compliance with SLAs, financial processes, and HR responsibilities. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in the auto body industry, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in operational and financial management. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Provident Fund

UIF

Qualifications

• Experience in operations management within an auto body or automotive workshop environment is crucial.
• Strong understanding of SLAs, insurance processes, and OEM requirements.
• Proven experience in HR, financial management, and administrative oversight within an auto body or automotive environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire back office including workshop administrators and office staff.
• Handle HR responsibilities including recruitment and performance management.
• Manage financial processes, budgeting, and cost control for the centre.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with SLAs for insurance companies and OEMs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance partners and OEMs.

Skills

Operations management experience

Leadership skills

Financial management

HR management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Sage accounting

Audatex

TMS

Job description

Admin Operations Manager – Auto Body Repair Centre - Gauteng, Northern Suburbs – Sandton

#DriveYourCareerForward as a workshop & office admin Operations Manager

Our client, a well approved and highly accredited autobody repair centre, is seeking a hands‑on, results driven Operations Manager to lead their back office and workshop administrative operations.

This role focuses on leading and motivating a high‑performing team, overseeing financial management, HR procedures and processes, ensuring SLA compliance, and liaising with insurance companies and OEMs to ensure the centre operates smoothly and efficiently.

Remuneration

R55 000 – R 60 000 Gross salary p.m. Negotiable depending on experience - Benefits including Provident Fund, UIF

Duties :

• Oversee and manage the entire back office, including workshop administrators and office staff.
• Handle HR responsibilities : recruitment, performance management, staff motivation, and training initiatives.
• Manage financial processes, budgeting, and cost control for the centre.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with SLAs for insurance companies and OEMs.
• Conduct audits and reporting for insurance and OEM requirements.
• Develop and implement administrative processes and procedures to ensure efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurance partners, OEMs, and other stakeholders.
• Support the foreman and workshop team through administrative and operational guidance.
• Prepare operational and financial reports, monitor KPIs, and drive performance improvements.

Requirements :

• Matric or equivalent.
• Clean Criminal record.
• Autobody | Panel shop industry experience as an ops manager - crucial.
• Experience within operations management within an auto body or automotive workshop environment.
• Proven experience in HR, financial management, and administrative oversight within an auto body or automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of SLAs, insurance processes, and OEM requirements.
• PC Literate - MS Office, Sage accounting & Audatex & TMS.
• Excellent leadership, motivation, and team management skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to implement processes, audits, and reporting systems effectively.
• Stable, professional, and reliable with excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of workshop processes, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources, and supplier relationships effectively.
• Valid driver’s license – not endorsed and own transport advantageous.

If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then :

Apply directly now – Send your CV to [e-mail]

Feel free to contact Hayley directly on 087265 3364 or send a WhatsApp to 082442 5410 for more information.

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Submission closing date : No later than 30 December 2025