South Africa: Experienced Automotive Parts Manager – International Vacancy, Seychelles posted by Select Motor Recruitment

• Manage the daily operations of the parts department
• Lead, train, and motivate parts staff to achieve departmental targets
• Ensure accurate stock control, stock rotation, and minimisation of obsolescence
• Maintain optimal stock holding levels in line with OEM and dealership requirements
• Oversee parts procurement, ordering, and returns
• Work closely with the service and sales departments to ensure parts availability
• Monitor and improve parts sales performance and gross profit
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards and dealership policies
• Handle supplier relationships, pricing, and negotiations where applicable
• Manage parts department budgets, reporting, and KPI performance
• Resolve customer and internal queries efficiently and professionally
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and housekeeping standards

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an automotive parts environment in the motor industry
• Proven experience as a Parts Manager or Senior Parts Supervisor within a dealership
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts systems and OEM processes
• Experience working on a Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Solid understanding of stock control, forecasting, and reporting
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume dealership environment

Advantageous:

• Experience with premium or franchise brands
• OEM parts management experience
• Strong background in aftermarket and wholesale parts sales
• Exposure to multi-branch or group dealership operations

Personal Attributes:

• Results-driven and detail-oriented
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Customer-focused with a proactive mindset
• Honest, reliable, and highly organised
• Able to work independently and as part of a management team

 
 
Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.
 
Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday 14 January 2026.