Job Opportunities in South Africa

Job Description

Cargo Commercial Vehicles Germiston currently holds a vacancy for a Administrator: Service Advisor (Non-Technical) reporting to the Manager: Service. We are currently looking for a DTSA Certified Service Advisor to join our service team.

Position Overview

This position will be suited to a person who has the ability to maintain high levels of service on an on-going basis, ability to provide excellent customer service.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Cargo Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
• Applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date CV indicating achievements, knowledge, skills and qualifications.

All applications must be processed via https://motus.erecruit.co/ by no later than 23 October 2024. Please note that candidates not contacted by the 18 November 2024 must consider their applications as unsuccessful.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• To coordinate the workflow in the service department, between service advisors, foreman and customers.
• Update service customer on all service bookings
• Communicate with all Service Staff
• Ensure workshop opening and closing daily and timeously
• Ensure the security of vehicles, i.e. vehicles locked in workshops and keys locked in key safe
• Ensure first thing in the morning that vehicles are parked outside and that the keys are locked in key safe
• Ensure job cards are signed off by Technicians and Service Advisors
• Assist and advise Technicians on quotes in a timeous manner
• Give assistance to the Controller, Foreman, Service Manager, Service Receptionist
• Follow up on parts ordered to workshop
• Ensure that the yard is locked at the end of business
• Book in vehicles
• Ensure that all vehicles with specific complaints are test driven with either a Foreman or a Quality Controller before the client leaves the dealership
• Ensure that all vehicles are test driven
• Record and report comebacks
• Ensure parts are ordered according to the parts ordering system
• Ensure that the workshop area is kept clean at all times
• Ensure that Technicians are properly attired as per Cargo standards
• Ensure the promotion and adherence to safety standards
• Ensure the proper tools are used for the required job
• Sell accessories and additional work
• Prepare quotations to be authorized
• Follow-up on sales not made

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric/Senior Certificate or equivalent (NQF4)
• DTSA Certified Service Advisor with 3 years’ Service Advisor experience
• Three years’ experience on Daimler Truck & Fuso products a must
• Clear Criminal Record
• Motor industry experience will be an advantage
• Must have excellent verbal communication skill
• Computer literacy is essential

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Self-driven and resilient
• Integrity
• Team Work
• Interpersonal skills (emotional maturity / cross functional collaboration)
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Follow through skills