Fresh Roles at Motus Aftermarket Parts

Parts Incorporated Africa is searching for a Sales Manager to join the branch in Bloemfontein. The purpose of this position is to direct organizations' sales teams, set sales target, analyse data, and develop training programs for organizations' sales representatives to ensure maximum results.

Requirements

• Matric with
• Diploma and/or Degree in Business, Marketing or Sales- Desirable 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket industry
• Previous experience in a Sales Manager/Sales Representative/Key Accounts role, preferably in the automotive industry or related business would be an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of ‘’Petrol and diesel engine Components’’ and operational mechanisms – Essential
• Advanced knowledge of a ‘’Petrol and Diesel vehicles’’, its electrical systems and the mechanisms- Essential
• Skilled in budget preparation and financial management.
• Must have a “hands-on” operating style
• Ability to lead a sales team
• Good knowledge of the Company’s customer base.
• A good understanding of the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act would be an advantage.
• Willingness to spend time and effort on aligning the branch’s objectives to customer’s needs, which may require travelling and possible overnight stay over from time to time.
• Understanding and ability to communicate effectively and conduct business in an appropriate and professional business manner.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to work with management and sales staff effectively and cooperatively.
• Knowledge of sales principles, methods, and techniques.
• Clear criminal record

Key Performance Indicators includes, but not limited to.

• Manage the sales planning function, which includes the design, development and implementation of all tools and procedures involved in the successful utilization of resource sale process.
• Responsible for applying the Company’s vision and business strategies to potential sales channels, developing new growth opportunities and assist in setting the sales targets.
• Develops and implements systems to accurately forecast revenue generation, unit demands and the flow of orders to the Company.
• Supervise sales personnel which typically include recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation and problem resolution.
• Manage the exceptions to the expectations
• Perform monthly feedback sessions with all sales staff and provide a quarterly review of your branch performance in relation to the actual budgeted quarterly performance figures.
• Plan, forecast, report on sales, according to branch requirements by reviewing sales budgets and report back monthly on any concerns, issues, and general state of the branch sales activities to the branch manager.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in the development of operating goals and objectives of the branch, recommends, implements, and administer methods and procedures to enhance operations.
• Assist in the annual budget planning process and regularly monitor expenditure.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Plan and implement marketing, sales, and promotional activities by reviewing branch analysis to determine customer needs, volume potential, price schedules and discount rates
• Manage selling and customer service activities, to optimize and sustain sales performance, profitability, GP margins and customer satisfaction by managing daily sales, customer, salesman, revenue stream (market category), and product to ensure adherence to budget expectations, including proof of interventions and deviations are noted, reported on and attended to.
• Court, service, and nurture current and potential customers by implementing new sales and marketing initiatives
• Adopting key account management to ensure that high performing accounts are given the necessary priority to ensure a sustainable relationship.
• Work closely with the other branches to leverage existing relationships and potential customers for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders.
• Communicating courteously with customers by telephone, e-mail and in person.
• Generate and prepare monthly reports on sales and potential new business prospects.
• Attend to correspondence timeously, effectively, and efficiently. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to transactions handled by salespeople at the branch.
• Provide leadership and guidance to all sales staff in a professional and consistent manner
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Build and maintain team dynamics and motivation

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Afinta is searching for a Driver/General Worker to join the branch in Belville. The purpose of the position is to perform general warehouse duties such as stock taking, binning, picking, packing, checking, moving stock, and ensuring that the warehouse is always clean.

Requirements:

• Grade 12, Literacy and Numeracy equivalent
• Valid driver license, with PDP
• 3 years delivery experience 
• At least 3 Years in a warehouse and or logistics environment- Desirable
• Spares/Motor/Engine parts knowledge, warehouse systems and procedures
• Must be efficient, accurate, focused and attention to detail
• Must have numeracy and literacy skills
• Self-motivated and willing to go the extra mile
• Must be a team player
• Physically fit
• Honest and show integrity
• Clear criminal record

Key Performance Indicators includes, but not limited to.

Binning

• Ensure the binning of incoming merchandise and the replenishment of inventory from bulk to pick locations is performed as per standard operating procedures and requirements
• Ensure new products are allocated with bin location numbers in the correct warehouse area
• Ensure bins are updated and stock allocated to new bin locations are reported to you superior and updated
• Assist in replenishment functions
• Ensure all incoming goods are received and checked as per company standards

Picking

1. Ensure picking of customer and branch orders are being picked timorously to meet order cut off times
2. Ensure picking from bulk locations are only done as alternative bin when stock is depleted and not replenished in the picking phase or when picking bulk orders to prevent the breakage of pack sizes
3. Carry out all reasonable and lawful instruction relating to work given to you by your superior
4. Follow all relevant procedures to increase efficient customer satisfaction
5. Assist in stock take procedures
6. Ensure housekeeping is done daily
7. Ensure double checks are done to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and to prevent loss of inventory
8. Ensure set standard operational targets are achieved consistently

 Scanner Control

• Issue scanners to all operators daily.
• Book out scanners on the electronic app.
• Receive scanners back from operators, inspect scanner for damage and book back into stock on the electronic app.
• Report any damage to the supervisor
• Complete the daily scanner issue spreadsheet

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Motus Aftermarket Parts is searching for an Accountant to join the team in Meadowview Head Office.
A successful candidate will be accountable for the administrative and financial management operations of the division of MAP Head Office, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. Maintain company leases in accordance with IFRS16.  Provide support to branches and area staff on financial matters and thereafter generate and review management accounts. Also ensures that a branch policies, controls and guidelines comply with company procedures. Prepare and review annual budgets and ensure compliance thereafter.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BCom or BCom Honors degree
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a medium-large corporation.
• IFRS 16 experience is essential.
• Experience in partnering with an executive team

 KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must have actively managed and assisted staff.
• Must be able to work independently and alongside the teams.
• Financial acumen.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills, computer literacy with experience in word processing and accounting programs.
• Administrative, Analytical, Managerial.

Key Accountabilities:

 Operations

• Manage the Group’s current/historical/future leases.  Aligns the lease accounting with IFRS16 standards.  Calculates and processes monthly lease journals.  Maintains the lease register (Management Tool – Cradle) for the Group.
• Manage the group’s monthly payroll journal process.
• Maintain relations with all MAP Head Office branch accountants.
• Ensure the necessary controls and procedures are implemented to ensure accurate MAP Head Office financial/management accounts.
• Oversee branch MAP Head Office day end processes, ensuring compliance with the BSOP.
• Investigate and clear difference and variances on leases, payroll and any other accounts assigned.
• Implement necessary resourcing and training, ensuring the MAP Head Office finance department is sufficiently resourced to ensure accurate and timeous reporting of financial results.
• Succession planning within the MAP Head Office finance team.
• Oversee external audit processes relating to MAP IFRS16, payroll and any other accounts assigned.
• Implement operational best practices.

Financial Information

• Issue accurate MAP Head Office management accounts monthly within agreed reporting timelines.
• Report financial results to the Financial Manager
• Prepare monthly balance sheet recons, ensuring reported information is accurate and complete for assigned accounts.
• Assist and input the MAP Head Office budget process.
• Prepare month end reporting packs - NAPA pack (monthly), tax pack (Once a year)
• Prepare month end reporting packs for intergroup revenue eliminations.
• Perform deferred tax and provisional tax calculations for NAPA and any other entities assigned.
• Prepare financial statements.

Third Parties

• External Audit.
• Internal Audit

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Meadowview is searching for a Learning & Development Officer to join the Training and  Development department. The purpose of this position is to provide administrative services to the Head of Learning and Development.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in HR Training Related Qualification
• A minimum of 2-3 years in a similar position
• A good understanding of the SETA systems and the funding process
• Must be registered with SDF – Essential
• Must be a registered assessor.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Very strong admin skills
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills.
• A professional and solution driven approach.
• Attention to detail, self-motivated and confident.
• Self-starter, team player with ability to work alone and in cross functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good time management ability.
• Professional in manner and appearance. 
• Driver’s license
• Clear criminal record

Key Responsibilities without limitation

• Administer W & R Seta discretionary and mandatory grants.
• Administer all training costs as well as coordinate training provider requirements
• Compile the SETA annual Work Place Skills Plan
• Compile the SETA Annual Training Report
• Ensure that training data relevant to the Employment Equity and BBBEE reports is submitted monthly
• Administer the annual Training Needs Analysis process in preparation for the WSP
• Coordinate the preparation and publication of the Annual Training Plan and calendar
• Develop and manage the training plan
• Keep accurate and comprehensive training and development records
• Compile the Training and Development reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Coordinate the Graduate, Intern and Learner-ship programmes
• Conduct basic training programs where possible
• Support and contribute towards the general HR department activities, as required
• Print & distribute Course Completion Certificates wherever required

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Motus Aftermarket Parts is searching for a L2 Desktop Engineer to join the team in Nelspruit. The purpose of L2 Desktop Support Engineer position is to respond to all incidents and service requests logged at the service desk. They diagnose and troubleshoot all issues and process all requests.  All technical work is done in accordance to set policies, standards, and standard operating procedures.

Key Performance Indicators will include, but not limited to:

• Respond to all assigned Helpdesk tickets regarding hardware, software, and networking meeting set SLA’s based on call category and classifications
• Problem solving and issue resolution through effective diagnostic and troubleshooting
• Liaising with other functional leads and systems owners as required during service request fulfillment and incident response
• Direct unresolved issues to the next level of support personnel
• Perform special tasks as assigned
• Guide users and orient them on all IT systems, systems usage and IT processes. Walk them through installation and configuration of applications and computer peripherals
• Participate in project delivery completing tasks as assigned by project management
• Help create technical documentation and manuals
• Perform Systems Administration and Maintenance as assigned by ICT Service Delivery Manager External

Requirements

• IT Qualification / Certification
• ITIL Foundation - Essential
• Driver’s license – Essential
• Own vehicle
• Clear criminal record
• 3 Years Proven work experience as a Desktop Support Engineer, Technical Support Engineer or similar role
• Hands-on experience with Windows OS environments
• Excellent problem-solving and multitasking skills

Technical Competencies – Working Knowledge and understanding of the following:

• Physical IT infrastructure
• Client / Server applications architecture
• Internet technologies
• MS Desktop Operating systems
• Office 365
• Antivirus and firewall knowledge
• Experience of mobile devices
• Knowledge in the use of a call logging tool
• Working knowledge of remote support tools
• Printing and Automation

 COMPETENCIES

COGNITIVE COMPETENCIES

• Possess the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems, then propose solutions or recommendations.
• Attention to detail and a strong affinity for a structured approach

INTRAPERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Positive attitude, commitment, and confidence
• Integrity
• Able to function well under pressure
• Action oriented and passionate about customer service

INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Attentiveness
• Ability to “read” customers
• Keen and patient listening
• Empathy
• Team work and positive interaction with colleagues

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to express thoughts clearly, listen carefully, and respond appropriately. Present clear communication to reduce misinterpretations or misunderstandings