Parts Manager - Staff Solutions
Cape Town 3 hours ago Permanent Salary - Market Related
Parts Manager
Staff Solutions
Cape Town
Date Created : 3 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related
- Provide constructive support to the Dealer Principal and ensure strong working relationships between departments.
- Manage workload efficiently and ensure tasks are completed within required timeframes.
- Build and maintain sound relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all established parts department procedures and operational standards.
- Achieve budgeted turnover and profit margins for the parts department.
- Meet and exceed agreed sales and operational targets.
- Manage parts inventory to maintain optimal and cost-effective stock levels.
- Drive growth through acquiring new customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients to increase market share.
- Ensure efficient operations by establishing and achieving objectives within the parts division in line with company operating standards.
- Manage company assets effectively, including equipment, debtor queries and collections, and staff supervision.
- Oversee and manage all parts-related stock takes.
- Ensure effective communication regarding parts operations within the business.
- Liaise with national distribution and supply chain teams regarding parts availability, orders, and related matters.
- Work with senior management to optimise dealer stock levels and improve parts supply efficiency.
- Visit customers when required to maintain relationships and support business development.
- Provide standby or overtime support when operational requirements arise or when covering for absent staff.
- Develop and implement action plans to improve departmental performance.
- Develop and execute effective parts marketing strategies to grow sales.
- Perform additional duties as reasonably required by management.
- Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Maintain full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times.
- Demonstrate professionalism, strong work ethic, and ethical conduct.
- Foster positive working relationships with colleagues and encourage collaboration.
- Support team members and provide skills transfer where necessary to promote productivity and development.
- Promote a positive and motivated team environment.
- Ensure correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workplace.
- Identify and report any safety, compliance, or operational concerns that fall outside company policy.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings as required.
- Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in a similar managerial role within the automotive, parts, or related industry.
- Valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
- Confident, proactive, and able to anticipate operational requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Results-driven with good organisational ability.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
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