Job Description

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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 Durban Brirdene branch.

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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

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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
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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

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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.
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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