Our automotive dealer client in Vereeniging has a vacancy for an experienced Service Manager living in the area. Advantage if qualified technician (Motor Mechanic related Trade Qualification). Job Description Ability to control resources at a level commensurate with profit requirements and enhanced customer relations. Ability to maximise departmental profitability through the sale of labour and associated products to franchise and non-franchise customers. Supervision of staff, management of performance, discipline, and other staff management related functions. Ability to ensure Service Department achieves budget objectives through daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring and control of accounts, operating controls, and composite figures. Ability to ensure efficient operation of the Service Department through efficient labour utilization, productivity, and sales. Ability to ensure excellence in customer service. Ability to maintain effective control of expenses through monthly examination of management accounts to ensure expenditure for the Service Department is in line with budgeted labour sales. Ability to effectively communicate with OE and drive their various standards. Strong drive to grow, develop skills within the Service Department. Position Overview The position will report to the Dealer Principal (DP). The main purpose of the job is to ensure efficient and profitable operation of the Service Department by meeting the objectives of the Service Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr