Parts Manager

AFGRI Group Holdings; Vryheid; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable agricultural company in Vryheid is seeking a Parts Manager to oversee dealership parts operations. The successful candidate will manage inventory control, ensure customer satisfaction, and maximize profit through parts sales. A minimum of Grade 12 and 5 years of related experience, including supervisory capabilities, is required. Knowledge of John Deere parts is advantageous. The role is full-time and permanent, with a focus on building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 5 years related experience, of which two years must be in a supervisory capacity.
• John Deere parts experience will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage parts operations to ensure customer satisfaction and maximize profit.
• Oversee stocktaking and inventory control.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

Sales Experience

Inventory Control

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Management Experience

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Description

Manage parts operations within the dealership to provide customer satisfaction while maximizing profit through parts sales as well as inventory and expense control

Requirements

Required Minimum Education / Training

• Grade 12

Minimum Work Experience

• 5 years related experience of which two years must be in a supervisory capacity
• John Deere parts experience will be an advantage

Key Performance Areas

• Oversee stocktaking and stock counting
• Manage stock returns and claims
• Order parts and AMS stock
• Maintain an accurate and effective parts inventory control system
• Manage and followup warranty claims
• Build and maintain good relationships with internal and extern clients and ensure that client queries and complaints are resolved timeously
• Monitor monthly income and expenses report any deviations and implement corrective measures where applicable
• Manage employee key performance areas monitor performance standards identify training and development requirements and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations
• Implement a risk management plan for the Parts Department
• Ensure compliance with AFGRIs Health and Safety Policy and other legislative requirements.

Technical Knowledge / Competencies

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Product knowledge
• Verbal and written expression / communication
• Stock control knowledge
• Sales knowledge
• Basic financial skills
• Analytical

Behavioural Competencies

• Customer orientation
• Networking
• Listening
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Leadership

Closing Date : 10 December 2025

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy.

Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment we will have to process their personal information. A law known as the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes anothers personal information such collection retention dissemination and use of that persons personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website which HR Processing Notice we request that you kindly download and read.

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Vryheid

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Inventory Control,Forklift,Customer Service,Algebra,Computer Skills,Dealership Experience,GM Vehicles,Management Experience,Agriculture,Geometry,P&L Management

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1