Manager: Branch- Motus Corporation (Phuthaditjhaba) x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Manager: Branch
- Company: Motus Corporation
- Business Unit: Auto Pedigree
- Division: Rental
- Location: Phuthaditjhaba, QwaQwa, Free State
- Industry: Automotive
- Job Functional Area: Sales
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Minimum Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 (Matric) and NCA
- Date Posted: 19 October 2026
- Closing Date: 24 October 2026
- Salary: Not specified in the advertisement
Job Description
Motus Corporation is seeking an experienced and results-driven Branch Manager to join Auto Pedigree at its QwaQwa branch in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing branch operations, driving sales performance, maximising gross profit and ensuring that sales targets are achieved. The role requires strong leadership, business management, sales and marketing skills, as well as the ability to manage staff, stock, cash and compliance requirements effectively.
This position is suited to a committed and professional individual with automotive retail or relevant sales management experience who can identify business opportunities, improve branch performance and build a productive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage branch performance to maximise gross profit and achieve unit sales, rand sales and second gross targets.
- Work closely with the Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager to ensure that financial and insurance requirements are met.
- Oversee stock and asset management, ensuring that stock and cash are properly controlled and accounted for.
- Communicate company procedures to branch personnel and ensure that these procedures are implemented.
- Ensure that required reports are completed and submitted within the specified deadlines.
- Hold monthly staff meetings to review month-end results, local marketing activities, business opportunities and operational weaknesses.
- Develop strategies to address branch challenges and improve business performance.
- Ensure that F&I administrative functions and compliance requirements are carried out efficiently.
- Train and develop branch employees through internal courses and on-the-job training.
- Conduct performance appraisals as required.
- Support teamwork, professional collaboration, conflict resolution and a positive working environment.
- Monitor branch operations and identify opportunities to improve sales, productivity and customer service.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
- NCA qualification, as specified in the vacancy.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
- Computer literacy.
- An understanding of compliance requirements governing the retail industry would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of commonly spoken languages in the QwaQwa area would be an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Strong business and operations management skills.
- Excellent sales and marketing abilities.
- Customer and sales management experience.
- Staff and personnel management skills.
- Good report-writing skills.
- Effective planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting abilities.
- Strong leadership and managerial competence.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate goals, objectives, challenges and solutions to staff and management.
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- An understanding of Auto Pedigree’s products and services.
- Knowledge of business and accounting principles.
- The ability to interpret stock balances, asset reports and ledger reports.
- Coaching, counselling, mentoring and employee-support skills.
- The ability to build effective working relationships and resolve conflict professionally.
Personal Attributes
Candidates should be:
- Committed and results-oriented.
- Professional and well-groomed.
- Honest and trustworthy, with strong integrity in all business dealings.
- Resilient and energetic.
- Capable of working under pressure.
- Able to motivate and support a team while maintaining a harmonious work environment.
Salary and Benefits
The salary and additional employee benefits have not been specified in the supplied vacancy advertisement. Applicants should confirm these details with Motus Corporation during the recruitment process.