Job Description

Purpose of the job: Ensure the smooth running of the (designated area) Branch, maintain existing relationships with Service Providers and customers, and elicit new, cost effective Service Providers who meet Group Standards
Key relationships (internal & external): Internal xe2x80x93 All branch staff, HO finance, HR and Company Secretarial
External xe2x80x93 Service Providers, Insurers

Critical experience: Min 8 years at Senior Management in the motor industry
Critical job related knowledge: Motor industry, Insurance
Minimum education: Matric xe2x80x93 ideal
Chartered Accountant and/or Engineer
Technical (systems) knowledge required: Microsoft suite xe2x80x93 intermediate
Online system
Complexity for decision making:
Modelling

Job outputs:
Key performance area: Tasks: Weighting:

• Contribute towards the achievement of branch profit

Ensure monthly production targets are met

Contain workshop losses between departments

Ensure salary costs are within budget with minimum use of overtime

Ensure COS% on each job is optimal

Confirm 100% accuracy on all final costings including additionals charged for

Ensure achievement of daily conversion targets

Ensure achievement of COS% on tow ins per quote and weighted average monthly

Ensure that quotes prepared are profitable, accurate and fully completed optimising labour and minimising additionals

Ensure assessments are done correctly and minimising costs 30%

• Create business building opportunities through the maintenance of existing and development of new collaborative relationships

Identify new insurance companies and broker networks in order to position and enhance services, benefits and value adding initiatives to all parties

Ensure workloads for all branches are met

Ensure that the Group and respective MBRxe2x80x99s receive an adequate share of the insurer/brokers authorised repair work
15%

• Ensure internal and external governance and compliance standards are met

Ensure the quality of work done is according to manufacturerxe2x80x99s standards

Ensure Health and Safety measures are adhered to at all times

Ensure company equipment and machinery is maintained and serviced

Ensure that all files contain the necessary documentation to be compliant with Insurers and Manufacturers audits

Ensure Group and Insurance SLAxe2x80x99s are adhered to in final costings

Ensure quotations are compliant with relevant insurers SLAxe2x80x99s

Ensure accuracy on vehicle details (parts, model, price etc.)

Ensure special instructions form client/insurer is adhered to

Ensure proficiency in all industry and Company quoting
( Audatex, TMS etc)

Remain up to date on changes in insurance requirements and protocols

Be familiar with current insurance industry legislation, and keep abreast of new developments
30%

• Ensure superior service to customers and service providers at all times

Follow up and respond to escalations within 24 hours

Facilitate the communication and priority resolution of repair issues between parties

Initiate continuous and regular contact with insurers and brokers and manufacturers to evaluate their expectations and ability to meet client service deliverables

Ensure that Group benchmark CSI targets are met 15%

• Management and development of Human Resources

With assistance from HR, recruit competent, high performance staff

Contribute to developing an enabling culture, and high staff retention through mentoring

Drive performance management throughout the year

Provide training and development to ensure succession

Conduct annual performance appraisals 10%
TOTAL WEIGHTING: 100%

Swift Recruitment