Parts Sales Manager

Advius; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius in Witbank, South Africa is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead the parts department and drive profitability across workshop, retail and trade channels.

You will ensure stock accuracy, manage a multi-channel parts operation and build strong relationships with OEMs and suppliers to maintain right parts at the right margins.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is essential; a stock control/logistics/business management qualification adds advantage.
• 5+ years’ parts experience in a franchised motor dealership, with 2–3 years in a Parts Manager role.
• Experience with dealer management systems (Autoline, Kerridge, Automate, Evolve) is required.
• Strong stock control, financial understanding and OEM ordering processes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the parts department across workshop, counter, retail and trade sales.
• Achieve departmental turnover, gross profit and expense targets; report monthly.
• Control stock levels and replenishment per franchise OEM requirements and stock policies.
• Manage obsolete, slow-moving and non-stocked parts to protect stock investment.
• Plan stock counts, investigate variances and keep stock records accurate.
• Coordinate with Service/Workshop Manager to keep vehicles moving and minimise downtime.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, suppliers and trade customers.
• Oversee pricing, quotations, invoicing, returns and warranty parts claims.
• Lead, train and performance-manage the parts team including counters and drivers.
• Ensure compliance with franchise standards, company policies and health & safety.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Budget & margins

Negotiation

Customer focus

Communication

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Stock control / logistics qualification

Business management qualification

Tools

Autoline

Kerridge

Automate

Evolve

Job description

Witbank, South Africa | Posted on 10/22/2026

An established multi-franchise dealership group in Witbank is looking for an experienced Parts Manager to lead its parts department. The person in this role will run the department as a profitable business unit, making sure the workshop, retail and trade customers get the right parts, on time and at the right margin.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a parts professional who knows franchised dealership systems, controls stock tightly, and builds a team that delivers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day running of the parts department across workshop, counter, retail and trade sales


• Achieve departmental turnover, gross profit and expense targets, and report on performance monthly


• Control stock levels, ordering and replenishment in line with franchise (OEM) requirements and stock-holding policies


• Manage obsolete, slow-moving and non-stocked parts to keep stock investment healthy


• Plan and oversee stock counts, investigate variances and keep stock records accurate


• Work closely with the Service/Workshop Manager to keep vehicles moving and reduce downtime caused by parts delays


• Build and keep relationships with OEM representatives, suppliers and key trade customers


• Oversee pricing, quotations, invoicing, returns and warranty parts claims


• Lead, train and performance-manage the parts team, including counter staff, drivers and stores personnel


• Make sure the department follows franchise standards, company policies, and health and safety requirements

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) essential; a relevant qualification in stock control, logistics or business management will be an advantage


• At least 5 years’ parts experience in a franchised motor dealership, with at least 2–3 years in a Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager role


• Proven experience working on dealer management systems (e.g. Autoline, Kerridge, Automate, Evolve or similar)


• Strong understanding of stock control, departmental financials and OEM ordering processes


• Experience across more than one franchise or brand will be an advantage


• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Commercially minded, with a firm grip on margins, stock turn and departmental profitability


• Strong leadership and people-management skills


• Organised, accurate and good with detail


• Customer-focused, with the ability to handle workshop and client pressure calmly


• Good communication and negotiation skills