Branch Manager- Motus Corporation x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Branch Manager
- Company: Motus Corporation
- Division: Motus Aftermarket Parts
- Business Unit: PIA – Operations – Bloemfontein
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Industry: Automotive
- Functional Area: Operations
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior
- EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
- Posted: 8 September 2026
- Closing Date: 17 September 2026
Job Overview
The Branch Manager will oversee the overall operations and performance of the Bloemfontein branch, with a strong focus on sales growth, profitability, customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
The role involves managing employees, developing customer relationships, overseeing financial performance, implementing sales and marketing strategies, managing branch costs and ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant legislation.
The successful candidate must have a strong understanding of the automotive aftermarket parts industry and demonstrate a hands-on management approach.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Matric qualification.
- A tertiary business qualification will be advantageous.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the automotive aftermarket industry.
- Extensive experience in a Branch Manager, Sales Manager or Warehouse Manager role, preferably within the automotive industry or a related business.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the business and automotive aftermarket industry.
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Good understanding of relevant employment legislation, including:
- Labour Relations Act
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Strong administration and internal-control skills.
- Business acumen.
- Human resource management experience.
- Financial management and business management skills.
- Strategic management and implementation capabilities.
- Strategic customer relationship management skills.
- Business risk management knowledge.
- Understanding of asset management and financial principles.
- Hands-on operating style.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket parts industry, particularly within the region.
- Ability to align branch operations with group strategies.
- Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with management and employees at all levels.
- Clear criminal record.
Key Responsibilities
Human Resource Management
The Branch Manager will be responsible for:
- Managing, motivating, recruiting, training and developing employees according to company policies and employment legislation.
- Ensuring all relevant HR procedures are followed.
- Maintaining a sound understanding of labour legislation.
- Building effective working relationships with superiors, peers and employees.
- Providing leadership and support to branch staff.
Sales and Marketing
Key sales and marketing responsibilities include:
- Planning, forecasting and reporting on revenue, costs and overall business performance.
- Driving sales and achieving business objectives.
- Maintaining a proven focus on profitable business growth.
- Planning and implementing marketing, sales and promotional activities.
- Managing sales and customer-service activities within the branch.
- Developing staff competence to improve sales performance and profitability.
- Managing branch costs and overheads.
- Liaising with suppliers and other business partners.
- Maintaining and developing existing customer relationships.
- Achieving revenue targets and generating new business.
- Growing the customer base and increasing regional market share.
- Implementing key account management strategies for high-performing customers.
- Supporting employees in developing and implementing new sales and marketing strategies.
- Working closely with the marketing team to maximise existing and new business relationships.
- Maintaining sound knowledge of the company’s products.
- Applying a good understanding of procurement processes.
Customer Service
The successful candidate will:
- Provide customers with assistance and advice regarding products, services and resources.
- Communicate professionally with customers via telephone, email and face-to-face interactions.
- Investigate and resolve customer problems.
- Maintain accurate records of customer discussions and correspondence.
- Develop customer-service policies and standards in line with company requirements.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Administration and Financial Management
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining strong administrative and internal-control processes.
- Ensuring effective use of computer systems.
- Preparing monthly reports on branch activities and performance.
- Preparing budgets and forecasts.
- Monitoring branch costs and expenditures.
- Reconciling expenses and financial information where required.
Logistics
The Branch Manager will also:
- Ensure the supply of services and automotive parts to regional customers meets agreed requirements.
- Provide feedback relating to suppliers and products.
- Ensure correspondence addressed to the position is handled promptly and effectively.
- Monitor operational processes to support efficient service delivery.
Management and Leadership
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports.
- Conduct employee performance reviews.
- Monitor branch costs and expenditure.
- Manage programmes to ensure objectives are achieved within required timeframes.
- Establish branch goals and objectives.
- Develop appropriate methods and performance measurements to achieve branch targets.
- Ensure the branch operates in accordance with company policies and strategic objectives.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent business acumen.
- Strong sales and customer-service orientation.
- Financial management skills.
- Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills.
- Knowledge of automotive aftermarket products and operations.
- Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
- Ability to analyse business performance and identify opportunities for growth.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- A hands-on approach to branch management.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Computer literacy.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced automotive aftermarket professional to take responsibility for the performance and growth of an established branch in Bloemfontein.
The Branch Manager will play a key role in driving revenue, developing the customer base, managing employees and ensuring the branch remains profitable, competitive and aligned with Motus Aftermarket Parts’ broader business strategy.