Operations Leader, Auto Body Repair & Growth

Sprayteq; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sprayteq is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Bellville to lead performance across operations, customer experience, team development and growth in a busy automotive repair business.

You will drive growth from repairs, painting and ancillary services while protecting margins, maximise technician utilisation and ensure jobs meet planned dates with high first-time quality.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded manager with automotive body repair experience.
• Hands-on, people-oriented and focused on continuous improvement.
• Thrives on clear accountability and shaping business growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth from repairs, painting and ancillary services while protecting gross margins.
• Maximise technician and workshop bay utilisation to meet planned dates.
• Manage parts and paint inventory to minimise stockouts.
• Deliver high first-time quality with minimal rework.
• Grow the customer base via stronger insurance broker relationships and new accounts.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Job description

Sprayteq is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Bellville to lead performance across operations, customer experience, team development and growth in a busy automotive repair business.

You will drive growth from repairs, painting and ancillary services while protecting margins, maximise technician utilisation and ensure jobs meet planned dates with high first-time quality.