Automotive - Operations Manager - Tyres & Service Industry, Gauteng, Midrand

SUMMARY:
Automotive Operations Manager - Tyres & Service Industry
Gauteng, Midrand | National travel
 
#DriveYourCareerForward as an Automotive Operations Manager for a growing Automotive group!
 
Our client, a growing business within the tyre and automotive service industry, is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of multi-site workshop operations, technical standards, customer experience, people development and commercial performance.

This is a hands-on build-and-scale opportunity for an automotive leader with strong OEM/dealer aftersales experience and a proven track record in multi-site workshop operations.  Our client is looking for someone who can run the mechanical/aftersales side of their growing business at a national level.

Remuneration:
R1.0M – R1.2M per annum CTC, depending on experience, plus performance-based incentive (STI)

POSITION INFO:
Duties Build and implement a consistent operating model across a growing national tyre and mechanical workshop network Lead workshop operations, technical governance and operational standards Drive workshop productivity, bay utilisation, labour recovery and vehicle turnaround times Develop a consistent customer journey from tyre\/service booking through inspection, quotation, repair and final quality check Drive additional mechanical work through accurate vehicle inspections, transparent recommendations and customer approval Manage site and network P&L performance, budgets, forecasts and cost controls Lead new-site openings, operational readiness and network expansion Recruit, develop and manage workshop managers, technicians, service advisors and regional leadership Drive right-first-time performance and reduce comebacks, rework and warranty claims Ensure appropriate tooling, diagnostic equipment, workshop standards and environmental controls Ensure compliance with OHS and relevant automotive industry standards Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, integrity, accountability and customer trust Use operational data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Operations, Engineering, Automotive Management or related field 10+ years' automotive aftersales\/workshop experience Minimum 5 years' experience leading a multi-site network or sizeable regional operation Strong mechanical workshop experience covering service, maintenance and repairs OEM franchised dealership or vehicle manufacturer aftersales experience is essential Proven experience managing multiple sites\/business units with full P&L accountability Demonstrated success in improving operational and commercial performance Experience opening, integrating or scaling new sites Strong technical understanding of workshop processes, diagnostics, job costing, labour recovery, parts and inventory controls Experience within the tyre, fitment, automotive service or mechanical workshop environment will be advantageous Proven ability to lead workshop managers, technicians, service advisors and regional teams Strong commercial, financial and people-management skills Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively nationally to various stores If your current experience and skillsets tick majority of the job specification boxes, then: Apply directly now - Send your CV to Feel free to contact Hayley directly on or send a WhatsApp to for more information. Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. #Driveyourcareerforward - click on this link now \/> Submission closing date: No later than 14 July 2026