APPROVED REPAIR CENTRE MANAGER - AUTOMOTIVE (MBOMBELA)

SUMMARY:
An experienced Approved Repair Centre Manager is required to lead a high-performing automotive repair facility in Mbombela. The role focuses on managing end-to-end workshop operations, ensuring quality repairs, driving profitability, and growing the customer base through strong local market engagement and business development. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
• Valid driver’s licence
• 3–5 years’ experience in the motor industry (workshop, body repair, service, or aftersales environment)
• Supervisory or management experience in a repair centre or dealership environment
• Strong understanding of repair workflow, job costing, WIP, productivity, and turnaround times
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Ability to manage customer relationships, insurers, fleets, and service providers
• Advantageous: Trade qualification or business/motor industry management qualification
• Advantageous: Experience in approved repair centres, panel shops, or franchised dealerships
• Strong knowledge of the Mbombela market and ability to source new business