Job Title: Manager - Service

Location: [Alberton]

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: Dealer Principal 



Job Overview:

Reporting to the Franchise Director, the successful candidate will manage the service department. Drive the productivity, efficiency, and the customer service index. Managing cost and increase the profitability of the service department by ensuring workshop operating procedures and practices are adhered to. Maintain and improve Environmental, Health and Safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Exceed all targets and labour sale objectives through efficient workshop operations.
• Ensure efficient equipment control, assets control and fluent administration processes.
• Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Lead and manage service team.
• Create and Leverage Collaborative Partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Lindsay Saker policies as well as industry guidelines.
• Achieve industry leading standards of customer care, process efficiency and cost control.

Job Related Skills

• Motor industry and Workshop management knowledge.
• People management.
• Business, Sales and Service Process knowledge.
• Professional & Technical Expertise in Vehicle Service & Repair Management.
• Proven track record in managing people and working on VWSA software systems.
• Computer skills, preferably MS work processing, drive I8 and preferable VWSA operating systems.
• Financial-reporting and forecasting skills.
• Min 10 years’ experience in automotive industry as Service Manager.

 Education

• Recognised Motor Trade plus N6 or Technical Diploma.
• Recognised Management Diploma of Certificate.
• Industry related qualification (or working towards).
• VWSA Service Manager Qualification will be an advantage

Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading our service team to new heights, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information].