Parts Sales Manager

Advius (Pty) Ltd; eMalahleni; Presencial; ZAR 520.000 - 760.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advius (Pty) Ltd in Witbank, Mpumalanga, is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead its parts department. The role requires hands-on leadership to ensure workshop, retail and trade customers receive the right parts on time and at the right margin.

You will manage day-to-day operations, drive profitability, control stock, and develop a high-performing team while maintaining franchise standards and health and safety requirements.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stock control

Franchise systems

Team management

Negotiation

Educación

Matric (Grade 12)

Stock control / logistics qualification

Herramientas

Autoline

Kerridge

Automate

Evolve

Descripción del empleo

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