Parts Salesperson (Aftermarket Spares)

If you know cars and like people, this multi-brand service centre in Kathu has a front counter spot for you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a multi-brand service centre in Kathu. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Invoice completed jobs and explain the invoice at collection
• Count stock during cycle counts and year-end stocktake
• Open job cards and explain the work and cost before it starts
• Load bookings in the dealer management system
• Phone customers with extra work found and get approval in writing
• Pick, pack and issue parts to technicians against job cards

• Accurate when capturing part numbers and prices
• Matric, plus a motor industry background
• Calm and polite with customers, even when they are upset
• Good working knowledge of car parts and basic vehicle systems
• At least 2 years as a service advisor, parts interpreter or in a similar counter role
• Computer literate with a dealer management system or parts software

• Some mechanical training or a trade background
• Parts interpreter or service advisor course through merSETA
• Brand-specific warranty system training

• Monthly CSI bonus for customer ratings
• Paid brand training
• Company uniform
• Commission on parts sales or workshop turnover

• Mention which dealer management system or parts catalogue you have used. It cuts down your training time.
• For parts jobs, say how quickly you can find a part using the VIN. Some interviews include a quick lookup test.