Manager: Service | Auto Pedigree | Recon Centre Gauteng

Motus corporation; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Pedigree in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Manager: Service to lead its reconditioning center, driving efficiency and delivering high-quality repairs to OEM standards within set time frames and budget.

The role requires 3–5 years in a similar environment with 1–3 years in supervision, Grade 12, Code 8 license, and strong MS Office/Excel skills to support performance targets and growth.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is the minimum qualification.
• Code 8 driver’s license is required.
• Thorough understanding of Dealership Aftersales functions.
• MS Office with intermediate level.
• Excel skills as minimum.
• SHE REP certification and understanding of Safety Health and Environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of quality workmanship.
• Manage outwork suppliers and control expenses in line with budget objectives.
• Maintain workshop productivity records and monitor labour efficiency.
• Conduct weekly and monthly audits of WIP and sublet reports.
• Ensure training requirements are met for staff development.
• Coordinate stock allocations and movement in the de-fleet process.
• Manage sublet work and service level agreements.
• Foster an engaging, productive work climate and lead workforce planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Occupational Health and Safety

Numerical reasoning

Sound judgment

Query resolution

Conflict management

Time management

Deadline driven

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Auto Pedigree is seeking an experienced Manager: Service to join its Gauteng branch. This opportunity is well suited to a results-driven individual who is eager to apply strong leadership skills and operational management experience to drive branch performance targets and support the continued growth and success of the company.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to plan, structure and manage an approved reconditioning center to achieve maximum efficiency. Delivering high-quality repairs to OEM standards within set time frames and budget.

Minimum Experience

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which at least 1 - 3 years supervisory / team lead experience

Minimum Qualification

• Grade 12

Minimum Requirements

• Code 8 driver’s license
• Thorough understanding of Dealership Aftersales functions
• MS Office with intermediate level
• Excel skills as minimum.
• Safety Health and Environment
• Representative (SHE REP)

Job Outputs

• Ensure high standards of quality workmanship
• Managing of outwork suppliers Maintain effective control of expenses in line with budget objectives by monthly examination of management accounts In conjunction with the achievement of labour efficiency targets
• maintain workshop productivity records to monitor the effective use of labour Conduct weekly and monthly audits of WIP, open sublet report Ensure all workshop equipment is maintained as per requirements
• Monitor all training requirements to provide satisfactory levels of skill, job satisfaction, and cost-effective development of key personnel
• Ensure effective stock allocation(s)
• Coordinating movement of stock in de-fleet process
• Manage financial activities in line with approved policies and procedures.
• Manage sublet work to ensure cost saving and that there are approved service level agreements in place.
• Create an engaging, enabling, and productive work climate aligned to the employee value proposition
• Implement and manage workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition and employee relations to ensure an optimal working environment.
• Identify and mentor key talent.
• Manage teams within the context of defined processes, set required performance parameters and act as coach and mentor where required.

Skills and Attributes

• Good communication skills
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Numerical Reasoning
• Sound Judgement
• Query Resolution skills
• Conflict Management
• Must be able to handle pressure and exhibit good time management skills,
• Demonstrating a sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines and goals.
• Highly disciplined; driven to strictly adhere to all policies, procedures and deadlines without fail.
• Problem-solving
• Time management, including the ability to respond to/resolve queries and issues in the minimum amount of time.