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Join our  CFAO MOBILITY Division !

                           

 

MEETING THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF BUSINESS & INDIVIDUALS

Comprising the most extensive vehicle retail network in Africa, we provide all mobility-related sectors with a multi-brand offer, partnering with global automotive manufacturers : sales of new and used vehicles, short or long-term rentals, fleet management and maintenance. 

Our Offer includes the complete automotive offering , including, two-wheelers, marine engines, coaches, lorries, handling equipment, tyres and spare parts. Our production and assembly sites in Africa are a shining example of our commitment to actively support industrialisation in the region and creating an affordable offer. 

 

We looking for a Service Manager M/F  based : South Africa

 

Job Description :

 

Purpose of Position:

To effectively control the work activities, labour sales of the service department at the above dealership, to obtain high quality workmanship, maximum customer satisfaction and optimum departmental profitability.

 Minimum Requirements:


To qualify for an opportunity the following is essential:

  • Grade12 / Equivalent
  • Clean criminal record
  • Excellent Technical, Admin skills
  • Customer Relations knowledge
  • Experience in the Motor Industry.
  • Qualified Master Service Advisor.

 

 

Profil Request :

 

Duties will include

  • To achieve budgeted figures. Effective management of cash outstanding
  • Supervise service centre personnel
  • Satisfy, meet and exceed customer needs by maintaining efficient and speedy repairs and service
  • Ensure maximum efficiency with regards to hours worked versus hours sold
  • To ensure maximum labour sales with regards to hours worked
  • Effective managing and monitoring of carry overs
  • Satisfactory CE levels are achieved
  • Attend to and satisfactorily resolve customer queries in the required time
  • Contact existing and potential customers to obtain additional business
  • Assist fleet owners with technical advice
  • Analyze sales reports and trade summaries according to budget and take corrective action where necessary
  • Liaise with admin regarding staff requirements and ensure that all documentation is completed, updated and submitted for processing
  • Maintain morale of staff and counsel where necessary
  • Maintain discipline amongst workshop staff
  • Maintain high standards in the application of the Recognition Agreement and Industrial Relations requirements
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment according to factory standards.  Abide by OHS rules.
  • Maintain factory standards in special tool store.
  • Liaise with key staff to ensure that deadlines are adhered to
  • Ensure that all work is carried out according to the franchise standards
  • Ensure that all costing and claims are correct and timeous
  • Ensure effective control procedures are applied to all vehicles booked in
  • Ensure that no vehicle leaves the workshop without payment
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping
  • Ensure the tools and equipment are kept in good working order
  • Analyze come-backs, discuss with the productive staff responsible and institute/introduce effective remedial action
  • Liaise with parts department regarding outstanding parts on order
  • Ensure that the responsible person contact the customers with regards to parts that was ordered and arrived
  • Ensure that warranty claim parts are returned to warranty store
  • Minimize unproductive time
  • Control issuing of consumable materials
  • Maintain and update technical knowledge and skills
  • Ensure timeous oil dips with reports
  • Ensure that all the required Manufacturer’s reporting is done timeously
  • Carry out additional duties from time to time at the discretion of management
  • Adhere to all CSDP Programs
  • Obtain and maintain the Customer Experience scoreboard according to the Manufacturer’s targets
  • Any ad hoc admin/ other responsibilities as and when required.