Job Description

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES MOTOR DEALERSHIP/ PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE***
One of South Africa's largest and most respected motor groups is looking for a Workshop Manager to lead the team at one of their more unique vehicle outlets in Cape Town. This is a key leadership role where you'll be responsible for overseeing all workshop operations, ensuring the efficiency of Technicians and a Driver, maintaining accurate stock management, building effective supplier relationships, and delivering excellent customer service. You will play a vital role in ensuring high-quality workmanship, timely service, and smooth delivery. To apply, you will need a minimum of 5 years of workshop management experience within a corporate workshop environment and a strong mechanical or technical background in automotive, golf carts, or a related field. You should have proven experience in parts management and inventory control, be highly customer-service focused, have excellent supplier negotiation skills, strong planning, scheduling, and organisational abilities, as well as excellent leadership and team management capabilities. A high attention to detail with accurate record-keeping, proficiency in workshop/ERP management systems and MS Office, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. In addition, you'll need strong problem-solving ability, a proactive, hands-on management style, and the ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a workshop operation in a specialised dealership environment, backed by the stability and growth opportunities.
Job Requirements
Matric Certificate
Technical Qualification (Highly Advantageous)
A valid Drivers Licence
5 years of workshop management experience within a corporate workshop environment
Strong mechanical or technical background in automotive, golf carts, or a related field
Parts management and inventory control experience
Working knowledge of workshop/ERP management systems and MS Office
Hands-on management style
Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Fully bilingual (English & Afrikaans, both written and verbal)
Impeccably well groomed and presented
MUST RESIDE IN THE NORTHERN SUBURBS
A stable and continuous work history
Contactable references
You will need the following documents when applying:

• A FULL CV in Word or PDF format - Must include Company Names, Dates of Employment and Reasons for Leaving
• Qualification Certificates (Matric Minimum)
• A valid Drivers License
• A recent photograph of yourself
• 3 months of payslips
• Names and contact numbers for at least 2 References

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON THE WEBSITE.
Please send your CV and documents to
NOTE: Should you not hear from one of our Representatives within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.
Qualifications
Matric Certificate
Technical Qualification (Highly Advantageous)
A valid Drivers Licence
Required Skills
5 years of workshop management experience within a corporate workshop environment
Strong mechanical or technical background in automotive, golf carts, or a related field
Parts management and inventory control experience
Working knowledge of workshop/ERP management systems and MS Office
Hands-on management style
Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Fully bilingual (English & Afrikaans, both written and verbal)
Application ends in 2025-10-31

Skills Required