Senior Auto Body Shop Manager — Lead Quality & Efficiency

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager to lead the collision repair center, oversee technicians and painters, and ensure high-quality workmanship across the shop.

You will manage operations, optimize workflow, mentor staff, uphold safety standards, and drive profitability while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in automotive collision repair with supervisory background.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and diagnostic equipment.
• Understanding of body shop operations, workflow optimization and estimating.
• Ability to manage budgets and control operational costs.
• Valid driver's license and industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the body shop ensuring efficient workflow and timely repairs.
• Lead, train, and mentor technicians and painters to achieve quality workmanship.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer specs and industry best practices.
• Develop and implement efficient repair processes to maximize productivity.
• Manage parts inventory and supplier relationships.
• Perform quality checks before vehicle handover to customers.
• Maintain safe, organized work environment per health & safety rules.
• Provide excellent customer service and address inquiries effectively.
• Control labor utilization to optimize shop profitability.
• Stay updated on collision repair technologies and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Collision repair knowledge

Estimating

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Industry certifications

Tools

Estimating software

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager to lead the collision repair center, oversee technicians and painters, and ensure high-quality workmanship across the shop.

You will manage operations, optimize workflow, mentor staff, uphold safety standards, and drive profitability while delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.