Jobs at WeBuyCars

Position Overview:

•  As a Regional Facilities Manager, you will oversee the facilities management and operational efficiency of five warehouses and 25 pods across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape.
• Your role will involve ensuring compliance with Health and safety regulations, managing support staff, building supplier relationships, and improving resource efficiency.
• You also need to be self-managed and disciplined and able to work alone. Additionally, you will assist with logistics and special projects at branches, ensuring that all maintenance works run smoothly and effectively.

Responsibilities:

Warehouse Management:

• Oversee Facilities management for five warehouses in Epping, Brackengate, Richmond, George, and Port Elizabeth and possibly more as the company expands.
• Conduct daily visits to branches and pods to ensure smooth and operational facilities

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure all branches comply with Health & Safety regulations, security protocols, and insurance requirements.
• Perform regular audits on warehouse inspection files and registers and report on findings daily / regularly on positive or negative issues.

Team Coordination:

• Conduct regular catch-up meetings with warehouse managers to review performance and address issues.
• Assist with special projects at coastal branches.

Support Staff Management:

• Engage with support staff, ensuring they are well-managed and provided with the correct and presentable uniforms.

Supplier Relations:

• Source and build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency and cost saving methods.

Resource Efficiency:

• Monitor and improve the efficiency of building electricity and water usage, providing recommendations for enhancements.

Pod Management:

• Oversee operations for 25 pods across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape.

Logistics Support:

• Assist with logistics as needed to ensure effective operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12.
• A minimum of 3-5 year's facilities management experience.
• A relevant management qualification will be beneficial.

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Mechanic requirements: 

Requirements / Personal Attributes:

• Presentable appearance and sober habits
• Excellent timekeeping skills
• No criminal record
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to train co-workers
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills
• A working understanding of electrical DBs and wiring
• Experience with diagnostics equipment and ECU’s
• Computer literate
• Strong technical background.
• Strong knowledge on reconning starters, alternators and all electrical components
• Strong knowledge of ECU’s and key coding
• Strong knowledge of programming ECU’s
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Set high standards and well-defined realistic goals both personally and within the team
• Should be able to carry out work in accordance with professional standards and have thorough knowledge in the field
• Knowledge of Siphoning fuel from a car 

Qualifications / Experience:

• Trade test motor mechanic (red seal)
• 5-7 years’ experience in diagnostics and fault finding
• Valid driver’s license

 Duties:

 Perform service, repair and maintenance on customer's vehicles

• Mechanical and Electronic Diagnostics
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Order and source parts
• Diagnosing and fault finding on ECU’s
• Repairing all electrical components on a motor vehicle
• Repairing wiring and ECU’s on a motor vehicle
• Coding keys and programming ECU’s on a motor vehicle

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Purpose of the Role:

• We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join the We Buy Cars Dealer Sales Team. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and expediting vehicle transport arrangements for our nationwide network of dealers. This role ensures smooth, efficient, and timely transport scheduling, ultimately improving dealer satisfaction and sales team performance.

 Key Responsibilities:

  Transport Coordination:

• Arrange and confirm vehicle transport with our logistics/transport partners for dealer purchases.
• Ensure transport bookings are made promptly post-sale to avoid delays.
• Track vehicle movements and update relevant stakeholders on ETAs or delays.

  Communication & Liaison:

• Serve as the primary contact point for dealer transport requests and transport related queries.
• Maintain clear communication between branches, dealer sales executives, dealers, and transport service providers.
• Provide regular status updates to the Dealer Sales team on transport progress.

  Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate records of all transport bookings and handovers.
• Assist with data entry, bookings, invoicing, and documentation related to dealer deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and transport SLAs.

 Process Improvement:

• Identify and escalate bottlenecks or delays in the transport process.
• Suggest workflow or system improvements to increase speed and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the logistics and IT teams to streamline transport tracking and feedback loops.

Ideal Attributes:

• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Solutions-driven and able to think on your feet.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service orientation with a professional attitude.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• Relevant certificate/diploma in administration or logistics is advantageous.
• 2+ years administrative experience (Automotive, logistics, or transport coordination would be beneficial).
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office - especially Excel; experience with internal transport or CRM systems is a plus).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.