Commercial Workshop Administrator / Buyer - Sandton, Gauteng

Select Motor Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking an experienced Workshop Administrator. The role involves managing parts procurement, job card management, and stock oversight. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a similar position. Join a dynamic team to ensure smooth operations in the workshop.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a workshop administrator/buyer in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience as a parts buyer.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of truck and bakkie parts, ensuring timely orders.
• Open and close job cards accurately for billing and reporting.
• Conduct regular stock takes to maintain inventory levels.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Reports to:

Director

Remuneration:

R15.00 to R20.00 Negotiable + Pension Fund

Purpose Of The Job:

Our client is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Workshop Administrator to join their team.

The successful candidate will have experience as a parts buyer for truck and bakkie parts and will be responsible for various administrative functions in the workshop, including opening and closing of job cards, conducting stock takes, and managing parts orders.

Strong computer literacy, good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for this role.

Duties:

1. Parts Buying: Manage the procurement of truck and bakkie parts, ensuring correct parts are ordered in a timely manner, and communicate with the parts buyer.
2. Job Card Management: Open and close job cards accurately, ensuring all relevant information is captured for billing and reporting purposes.
3. Stock Management: Conduct regular stock takes to maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure parts availability.
4. Data Entry: Input and update information related to parts orders, job cards, and inventory in the company's computer systems.
5. Customer and Supplier Communication: Communicate with suppliers to ensure parts are delivered on time and resolve any issues related to parts orders or stock discrepancies.
6. Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative duties related to the workshop, including filing, record-keeping, and report generation.
7. Workshop Coordination: Work closely with the workshop team to ensure parts availability and smooth workflow for repairs and maintenance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience as a workshop administrator / buyer in the automotive industry.
• Previous experience as a parts buyer.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Computer literacy.
• Automotive industry experience (ESSENTIAL).

Please note that only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application. Applications should be submitted no later than Monday, 19 May.