Job Openings at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Accurately diagnose faults found and reported on a vehicle (trouble shooting).
• Carry out servicing and repairs to vehicles in an efficient manner.
• Conduct road tests on repaired vehicles as and when needed.
• Ensure workshop quality, safety and security procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Report any vehicle faults other than those on the job card.
• Conduct servicing according to MAN specifications and service sheet.
• Work accurately and timeously to achieve both efficiency and productivity to the required standards.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade:12 Matric Certificate.
• N3 and possess a Diesel Mechanic trade test certificate.
• Possession of a dual trade is highly advantageous.

Skills:

• Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• EC or EC1 driver's licence.

Experience:

• Trade Certificate experience in the heavy commercial vehicle industry - 5 years.
• MAN and / or VW heavy commercial vehicles - 3 years.
• MAN CATS 3 - 1 year.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026.

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Description

• Achieve sales targets.
• Achieve gross profit.
• Achieve market penetration as per dealer standards.
• Maintain an active prospective system.
• Maintain sales territory management.
• Conduct regular customer visits as per call cycle.
• Plan a call cycle – minimum 20 calls per call cycle.
• Follow up on all quotations to finalise the deal.
• Supply information to update the database – minimum input 20 customers per month.
• Negotiate trade in prices in conjunction with Sales Manager.
• Keep customers up to date on progress of deals until completion of the deal.
• Follow implemented procedures for effective handover to customer.
• Obtain signed release notes from customers for payment purposes.
• Collect payment for Truck /Bus from the bank.
• Submit lost business report to management.
• Update customer files in conjunction with the Vehicle Sales Administrator.
• Fully document demonstrations in conjunction with the Vehicle Sales Administrator.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.

Skills:

• Computer Literate.
• Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Process orientation and compliance skills.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Encourage Team Work.
• High level communication, interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.
• Time Management Skills.
• Good understanding of operational aspects of the business.

Experience:

• Experience in the same/similar role - 4 years.

Closing Date: 02 February 2026

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Description

• Provide advice to Customer Service Management and workshops on technical problems or issues.
• Carry out specialised in-field fault elimination processes and repairs when required.
• Coordinate any required in-field tests and track results.
• Compile detailed technical reports when required.
• Liaise with technical departments at MAN Germany with regards to solutions for in-field problems.
• Assist CSM staff & where necessary, liaise with relevant departments on technical matters of concern.
• Compile technical bulletins for MAN and VW.
• Issue campaign notices, both local and from MTB SE.
• Manage the SSD system.
• Ensure that AFI’s are completed for field defects.
• Provide MANCATS 3 support and assist with repairs.
• Provide technical and dealer support for MAN vehicles, electrical issues and problems.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• N3 and possess a Diesel Mechanic trade test certificate.

Skills:

• Customer focused (Internal and External).
• Must be results and process orientated, be proactive and team orientated.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Business and technical report writing together with strong presentation skills.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Time Management Skills.
• Work accurately under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with little supervision.
• Analytical and strategic skills to identify problems thereafter solve them.
• Computer Literate.

Experience:

• Experience as a qualified artisan - 5 years.

Closing Date: 02 February 2026

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Description

• Implement effective negotiation strategies to close deals with the best possible purchase prices.
• Lead and partake in strategic sourcing activities from supply chain to fixed costs of the business.
• Prepare the annual Purchasing budget and forecasts and all Capital Expenditure proposals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans.
• Update and manage procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics or Business Administration.

Skills:

• Energetic and change / improvement focused.
• Flexible, active and forward thinking.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Must possess management and leadership skills with emphasis on leading and motivating staff.
• Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail

Experience:

• Experience in a Managerial role - 5 years
• Previous automotive experience will be an advantage - 0 year

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

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Description

• Provide effective customer contact regarding all aspects on repairs undertaken on customer’s vehicle.
• Ensure prior authorization of repairs/service is obtained & customers’ signature is on the job card.
• Ensure description, customer and vehicle details and confirmation of the payment method are in order.
• Responsible for the intake of customer vehicles through completion of job cards detailing work.
• Manage the 24 hour breakdown service.
• Perform standby duties as per the set schedule.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.
• Technical qualification or a comparable qualification.

Skills:

• Computer Literate.
• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Pro-active, reliable, be self-motivated.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.

Experience:

• Experience of ESA - 1 year.
• Experience in a similar role in the automotive industry - 5 year.
• Experience in the heavy commercial vehicles industry - 1 year.

Closing date: 30 January 2026

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Description

• Provide effective customer contact regarding all aspects on repairs undertaken on customer’s vehicle.
• Ensure prior authorization of repairs/service is obtained & customers’ signature is on the job card.
• Ensure description, customer and vehicle details and confirmation of the payment method are in order.
• Responsible for the intake of customer vehicles through completion of job cards detailing work.
• Manage the 24-hour breakdown service Perform standby duties as per the set schedule.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate Technical qualification or a comparable qualification.

Skills:

• Computer Literate Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Pro-active, reliable, be self-motivated.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.

Experience:

• Experience of ESA - 1 year.
• Experience in a similar role in the automotive industry - 5 years.
• Experience in the heavy commercial vehicles industry - 1 year.

Closing date: 04 February 2026