Trailer and Truck Service Manager

1 week ago


Cape Town, South Africa HRMconnect Full time

**Truck and trailer Service and Repair manager**

The job description is commonly made up of the following duties, tasks, and responsibilities:
**Key task and responsibilities**:

- Determine scope of repair work: type and number of stock parts needed
- Constant communication with the clients regarding the progress of work
- Plan repair work and estimate quote for repair work
- Plan, direct or coordinate the work activities
- Management of stock though timeous and accurate auditing of stock
- Controlling of stock accuracy through cycle counts
- Review daily priorities and take action to ensure results are achieved
- Revise quote after completion of repairs
- Liaise with suppliers and follow up with regards to payment
- Work with the finance, production and stores to determine best supplies.
- Build and maintain good relationships with clients

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 managing experience within the truck and trailer industry.
- Must have a minimum of Grade 12
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain management or relevant fields.
- Working knowledge on SYSPRO would be advantageous
- Experience in quoting
- Knowledge of the service and repair of trailers and trucks
- Must have good MS Office skills (excel, word)
- Must have a valid driver’s licence

**Competencies**:

- Effective management of staff
- Must have excellent organisational, planning, multitasking and administrative skills
- Have exceptional attention to detail, be results, detail and goal orientated
- Must be able to prioritise jobs, perform under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good negotiation skills
- Ability to work and stay calm under pressure
- Must have exceptional customer services skills and display professionalism
- Must be willing to take on new responsibilities and challenges
- Be logical, methodical and proficient

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)


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