Manager Marketing – Johannesburg – Gauteng

Tych Business Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a manager to oversee a team focused on fleet and Hino systems. This role involves managing projects, engaging with dealer networks, and leading technology initiatives. Candidates should have an NQF Level 7 or equivalent, experience in the automotive environment, and strong skills in project management and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience within the automotive dealer environment (Sales and / or Service) preferred.
• Data gathering, analysis and interpretation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Innovative ideas and appropriate judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide a team of business technology professionals.
• Lead technology and digitisation initiatives for departments.
• Manage system integration and multiple projects.
• Engage with dealers and manage dealer-related activities.
• Coordinate resolutions for live system issues.

Skills

Networking and relationship-building skills

Project Management

Attention to detail

Planning and organisational skills

Good negotiation skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Education

NQF Level 7

BCom Information Technology Management

BCom Information Systems

BSc Computer Science

BSc Information Science

Tools

MS Office (Advanced)

SQL

ONE

Job description

This position reports to the Senior Manager of Future Company Systems and focuses on the administration and management of a team responsible for developing and overseeing Fleet and Hino systems.

The role involves active collaboration with teams focused on Sales, Aftersales, Technical, Customer Service, and Connected Systems.

The candidate will also work closely with cross-functional teams across the company and the dealer network.

Therefore, strong networking and relationship-building skills are essential for this role.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

• Overseeing and guiding a team of business technology professionals, monitoring their work, and ensuring clear priorities and goals for the team.
• Lead the delivery of technology and digitisation initiatives for the various departments and the dealer network.
• Manage system integration.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring adequate resource allocation and on-time delivery in line with the business specification.
• Create and maintain an environment that encourages collaboration and alignment between various divisions in the Sales & Marketing Group.
• Engagement with dealers and management of dealer-related activities for Fleet and Hino systems.
• Understanding of Systems Development and Maintenance.
• Coordinate the process of finding resolutions to live system issues.
• Managing Projects.
• Managing vendors.
• Preparation of documents and schedules.
• Self-management and leadership development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

• NQF Level 7 – ( credits – 8 level framework)
• BCom Information Technology Management (Advantage)
• BCom Information Systems (Advantage)
• BSc Computer Science (Advantage)
• BSc Information Science (Advantage)
• Project Management
• Experience within the automotive dealer environment (Sales and / or Service) (Preferable)
• PC Literacy (MS Office – Advanced, SQL, ONE (Advantage)

COMPETENCIES & IMPORTANT DIMENSIONS :

• Attention to detail
• Planning and organisational skills
• Innovative ideas
• Appropriate judgment
• Decision-making
• Perseverance
• Prioritisation and allocation of resources
• Establishing framework and systems for management
• Appropriate evaluation and feedback

IMPORTANT DIMENSIONS :

• Data gathering, analysis and interpretation skills
• Presentation skills
• Good negotiation and use of initiative
• Communication (verbal & written)
• Planning & Organising