Dealer Training Academy Manager (Automotive)

Headhunters; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company based in Centurion is seeking a Dealer Training Academy Manager to develop and implement training strategies aligned with group standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the automotive industry, strong project management skills, and a Bachelor's degree in Business or HR Management. This role also includes managing outsourced training services and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.

Benefits

Basic salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonus

Fuel allowance

Cell phone allowance

Lease vehicle

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in automotive industry training.
• Experience at supervisory level.
• Strong business and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the People and Talent Strategy.
• Manage outsourced training services.
• Ensure facilities and equipment meet compliance requirements.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Training and development

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Human Resources Management

Job description

Overview

Our Client, a market leader in the Automotive Industry, is seeking to employ a Dealer Training Academy Manager, to their dynamic team based in Centurion.

Note: this is strictly an EE appointment.

Remuneration package includes:

• Basic salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Performance bonus
• Fuel allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Lease vehicle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in Business Management or Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of five years of automotive industry experience, particularly in training and development.
• Minimum of five years of experience at supervisory level.
• Understanding of retail environments and importer/dealer structures.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive business and customer value creation.
• Project management ability to handle volume and complexity.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Experience leading specialist teams.
• Technical qualification in engineering or as a technician would be an advantage.
• Affinity for technology applications.
• Analytical and conceptual ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of data management and analytics.
• Experience with procurement processes and third-party management.
• Knowledge of managing outsourced business services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the People and Talent Strategy for the automotive retail network, aligned to group standards.
• Manage outsourced training services through governance models, contracts and service level agreements.
• Oversee targeted training solutions including new model introductions, technology updates, certification paths and compliance.
• Design and publish the annual catalogue of services, including training schedules, pricing and standards.
• Ensure facilities, fleet, special tools and equipment are well maintained and compliant with OSHEE requirements.
• Oversee budgets for OPEX and CAPEX in line with purchasing guidelines and monthly reporting.
• Conduct benchmarking and trend analysis to align training and talent solutions with strategic objectives.
• Drive consultation with brands, set annual training needs analysis plans and report on progress quarterly.
• Manage interfaces with departments such as Finance, Purchasing, Learning Academies, IS and Legal.
• Supervise procurement processes for service delivery requirements in line with purchasing guidelines.
• Manage support services for facilities including security, cleaning, catering, gardening and printing.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements from regulatory bodies such as MerSeta, QCTO, Tuev and HPCSA.
• Oversee adherence to best practices in data management and data integrity.