SERVICE MANAGER M/F

General information

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 center 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.
  • Ensure regular meetings are held with staff, including filed minutes.


Environmental Standards:

  • Ensure the safe storage and disposal of harmful substances and materials.
  • Keep up to date with environmental standards.
  • Ensure that there is an up-to-date trained Health and Safety Representative, Fire Marshal, and First Aider.
  • Ensure that the dealership is in compliance with SA Environmental Audit Check Sheet.
  • Any ad hoc admin/ other responsibilities as and when required, as per managem