Parts Salesperson (Aftermarket Spares)

If you know cars and like people, this truck and bus dealership in Vanderbijlpark has a front counter spot for you. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Vanderbijlpark; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Pick, pack and issue parts to technicians against job cards
• Open job cards and explain the work and cost before it starts
• Count stock during cycle counts and year-end stocktake
• Order stock and special parts, and follow up on back orders
• Handle complaints calmly and find a fix with the workshop manager
• Phone customers with extra work found and get approval in writing

• Calm and polite with customers, even when they are upset
• Good working knowledge of car parts and basic vehicle systems
• Code 08 licence
• Accurate when capturing part numbers and prices

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

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

• If your customer satisfaction scores were good, give the score. It is the number dealers watch most.
• Mention which dealer management system or parts catalogue you have used. It cuts down your training time.