Job Description

Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy, and highly responsible candidates with relevant experience to apply for the position of a Regional Manager at our Port Elizabeth branch.
Position Overview
The Regional Manager will oversee all business operations within a designated region, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth. The role is responsible for developing business unit managers, maintaining company culture, driving non-car rental revenue targets, and identifying innovative repair and business opportunities
Specific Role Responsibilities

• Drive the profitability and operational efficiency of all businesses in the region.
• Manage the flagship business in the region as primary responsibility.
• Explore new business opportunities ancillary to traditional markets.
• Identify and implement innovative repair processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain and reinforce the Motus Autoworx company culture across all businesses in the region.
• Train, mentor, and develop all business unit managers within the region.
• Manage second-level staff hiring and performance management.
• Provide guidance on staff development and succession planning to ensure a pipeline of skilled talent.
• Secure regional targets for non-car rental work
• Collaborate with brokers, insurance companies, and paint suppliers to optimize business processes.
• Support regional growth to contribute to accident cost savings for the Car Rental business.
• Understand and manage key operational ratios and business metrics.
• Participate in budgeting and financial planning for the region.
• Monitor workshop performance to ensure adherence to profitability and efficiency targets

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Experience

• Qualified artisan with 10 years' workshop experience in a workshop generating R5 million+ per month, of which 5 years were in senior management OR
• 15 years' workshop experience in a workshop generating R5 million+ per month, of which 5 years were in senior management

Minimum Qualification

• Grade 12

Minimum Requirements

• A code 08 unendorsed driver's license and own transport
• Highly proficient in Excel with a fair knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products
• Proven experience with brokers, insurance companies, and paint processes
• Strong understanding of workshop operational metrics and ratios
• Basic financial management and budgeting skills
• Willingness to travel extensively across the region

Important to note: successful candidate will need to be willing to travel
Competencies:

• Ability to lead multiple business units, develop managers, and inspire teams to perform.
• Strong understanding of workshop operations, financials, and key performance ratios.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities, diversify revenue, and drive long-term regional success.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, sound decisions under pressure.
• Skilled at building and maintaining relationships with brokers, insurers, paint suppliers, and other partners.
• Able to implement process improvements, manage paint changeovers, and embed innovation in repair methodologies.
• Ability to drive efficiency, profitability, and consistent performance across multiple businesses.
• Understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards within workshops.
• Proficient in basic budgeting, cost control, and interpreting financial reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior levels.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Resilient & Adaptable
• Results-Driven
• Hands-On Leadership Style
• Innovative Mindset
• Culturally Aligned
• Integrity & Professionalism
• Passionate about developing people and creating future leaders.
• Analytical Thinker
• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Self-Motivated