Auto Dealer Training Academy Manager

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Auto Dealer Training Academy Manager

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Auto Dealer Training Academy Manager

Job Details

Our client is an international OEM vehicles manufacturer. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. They are looking to fill the Auto Dealer Training Academy Manager position based in Sandton, JHB North

Brief Role Description

• To develop and implement an integrated People Management Strategy for the auto Brands’ Network (Importers & Dealers) aligned to Group and retail automotive standards. Additionally, through business acumen, manage training facilities & assets which service the Brands’ Network in Africa, with a strong focus on technology/digital integration

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Auto Brand’s Network training is an outsourced business service for all Brands, evaluated every three years.
• Develop the Auto Brands’ Network People & Talent Strategy for retail automotive, aligned to Group standards.
• Assist in the management of the services supplier through approved governance models & delivery according to contractual Service Level Agreements including annually defined Key Performance Indicators.
• Oversee the delivery of targeted training solutions primarily related to new model introductions and/or technology updates, defined learning paths for key roles in Network (Group Certification), Brand special projects, Group Compliance and Group/Brand ad hoc training and talent management requests.
• Design and communicate the approved catalogue of services, per Brand, and annually publish the service delivery prospectus, training schedules, pricing and standards.
• Oversee the facilities, its assets viz fleet, special tools and equipment ensuring these remain in good condition and managed per Group standards and in compliance with OSHEE.
• Oversee the budgets for both OPEX and CAPEX in line with Group Purchasing Guidelines & monthly financial reporting.
• Maintain service delivery relevance with regular benchmarking in people and talent management, together with trends analysis in Brands’ Network to promote products & services in support of Brands’ strategic objectives through people.
• Drive strong consultation and communication engagements with Brands, set annual Training Needs Analysis Plans and evaluate deliverables monthly, with a minimum of quarterly formal reporting.
• Actively manage interfaces with the company departments viz Purchasing, Finance, Learning Academies, IS & Legal departments.
• Supervise the procurement process for additional service delivery requirements with adherence to Purchasing Guidelines in compilation of specifications and managing all requests for quotations.
• Supervise the support services to all facilities including but not limited to Security, Cleaning, Gardening, Catering, Printing third party providers as per defined Agreements post procurement process.
• Ensure retention all relevant legislative accreditation criteria from various respective legal entities to deliver its services within the South African legal framework. (MerSeta, QCTO, Tuev, HPCSA)
• Oversee adherence to sound practices in support of data management and data integrity

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (ideally Business Management or Human Resources Management).
• A minimum of 5 years automotive industry experience, particularly in training and development.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Supervisory level.
• Understanding of retail environments and Importer / Dealer structures
• Sound business / financial acumen.
• Entrepreneurial thinking drive business & customer value-creation.
• Good project management, handling volume and complexity
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Leading teams who are specialists

Added Advantage

• Technical qualification – either technician, or engineering
• Affinity for technology uses and application
• Analytical and conceptual ability.
• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
• Understanding data, data management, data analytics
• Experience with Purchasing Guidelines, procurement processes and third-party management
• Understanding of managing outsourced businesses

Please provide a copy of your CV, ID and Qualifications. Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 4 October 2025 to