Senior Auto Body Shop Manager: Lead Quality & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager to lead the busy body shop, oversee repairs, and drive quality and efficiency. You will manage a team of technicians, coordinate parts procurement, maintain equipment, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver excellent customer service from estimate to delivery.

We expect 5+ years in leadership within automotive repair, knowledge of collision techniques and claim processes, and strong budgeting and communication

Qualifications

• 5+ years in leadership/management in automotive repair.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Knowledge of collision repair techniques.
• Experience with estimating software (Audatex, Super Vision) and parts procurement.
• Familiarity with insurance claim processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Budgeting, cost control and profitability focus.
• Health, safety and environmental regulations knowledge.
• Valid driver's license.
• Automotive repair/management qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily body shop operations and ensure smooth workflow.
• Lead and manage technicians, estimators, and painters.
• Ensure repairs meet high quality standards and manufacturer specs.
• Develop procedures to optimize productivity and profitability.
• Manage parts inventory and procurement.
• Maintain and manage workshop equipment and facilities.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with service advisors for seamless customer service.
• Address customer concerns or complaints professionally.
• Monitor KPIs like repair times, customer satisfaction, profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Education

Formal automotive repair/management qualification

Tools

Audatex

Super Vision

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg seeks a Senior Automotive Body Shop Manager to lead the busy body shop, oversee repairs, and drive quality and efficiency. You will manage a team of technicians, coordinate parts procurement, maintain equipment, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and deliver excellent customer service from estimate to delivery.

We expect 5+ years in leadership within automotive repair, knowledge of collision techniques and claim processes, and strong budgeting and communication