Automotive jobs in South Africa

Our Client, a market leader in the Automotive Industry, is seeking to employ a Dealer Training Academy Manager, to their dynamic team based in Centurion.

Note: this is strictly an EE appointment.

Remuneration package includes:

• Basic salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Performance bonus
• Fuel allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Lease vehicle

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, ideally in Business Management or Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of five years of automotive industry experience, particularly in training and development.
• Minimum of five years of experience at supervisory level.
• Understanding of retail environments and importer/dealer structures.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive business and customer value creation.
• Project management ability to handle volume and complexity.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Experience leading specialist teams.
• Technical qualification in engineering or as a technician would be an advantage.
• Affinity for technology applications.
• Analytical and conceptual ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of data management and analytics.
• Experience with procurement processes and third-party management.
• Knowledge of managing outsourced business services.

• Develop and implement the People and Talent Strategy for the automotive retail network, aligned to group standards.
• Manage outsourced training services through governance models, contracts and service level agreements.
• Oversee targeted training solutions including new model introductions, technology updates, certification paths and compliance.
• Design and publish the annual catalogue of services, including training schedules, pricing and standards.
• Ensure facilities, fleet, special tools and equipment are well maintained and compliant with OSHEE requirements.
• Oversee budgets for OPEX and CAPEX in line with purchasing guidelines and monthly reporting.
• Conduct benchmarking and trend analysis to align training and talent solutions with strategic objectives.
• Drive consultation with brands, set annual training needs analysis plans and report on progress quarterly.
• Manage interfaces with departments such as Finance, Purchasing, Learning Academies, IS and Legal.
• Supervise procurement processes for service delivery requirements in line with purchasing guidelines.
• Manage support services for facilities including security, cleaning, catering, gardening and printing.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements from regulatory bodies such as MerSeta, QCTO, Tuev and HPCSA.
• Oversee adherence to best practices in data management and data integrity.