22 Automotive jobs in Durban

Position Title : Senior Finance Controller

Department : Finance

Location : Durban

Reporting to : Country Finance Manager

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the full financial control function for the South African entities. This role ensures accurate, timeous financial reporting and analysis to enable informed business decisions. Key focus areas include Costing, Internal Controls, Continuous Improvement, CAPEX & Tooling Management, Plant Controlling, and Financial Reporting.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 10 years in Financial Controlling within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership / senior role
• Automotive industry experience is advantageous
• Financial review and tracking of CI projects in WAVE system
• Measure verification and savings tracking
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Internal Control
• Ensure compliance with GCF, DoA, and internal policies
• Submit monthly control checks and maintain risk register
• CAPEX, Tooling & Fixed Assets
• Track and report CAPEX & Tooling against budgets
• Perform asset verifications, impairment reviews, and useful life analysis
• Prepare business cases for new investments
• Plant & Country Controlling
• Oversee stock takes, cycle count variances, and stock valuation
• Lead budget and forecast preparation (weekly, monthly, annual)
• Manage expenses, review AP reconciliations and payrolls
• General ledger journal preparation and reconciliations
• Prepare internal / external reports
• Support plant management with financial insights
• Ensure IFRS compliance and Onestream reporting
• Audits & Year-End
• Plan and support internal / external audits
• Complete audit packs and resolve audit findings
• Assist with BBBEE audit preparations
• Statutory Returns & Taxes
• Prepare government incentive applications and tax returns
• Support AFS reviews and BBBEE reports
• Insurance
• Prepare declarations and file claims
• General Support
• Support on WCA, PAYE, VAT, and provisional tax submissions
• Other finance-related duties as required

Skills & Systems

• Advanced MS Excel
• Strong ERP experience (BPCS advantageous)
• IFRS compliance knowledge
• Exposure to manufacturing and automotive environments
• Strong financial acumen & analytical thinking
• Structured and deadline-driven
• Effective communicator and emotionally intelligent
• High integrity and strategic problem solver
• Adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Self-starter with planning and organizational strengths

SHE Coordinator Plant

Automotive Manufacturing

Job Purpose :

Identify and eliminate workplace safety, health, and environmental (SHE) risks.

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Safety Management or Environmental Health
• SAMTRAC certified
• Computer literacy
• At least 5 years SHE experience in a manufacturing plant
• Solid knowledge of ISO 14001 & 45001

Key Responsibilities :

• Enforce and monitor compliance with SHE policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to legislation and safe operating practices
• Conduct and report on risk assessments, planned task observations, and SHE audits
• Identify and address workplace hazards and implement improvements
• Carry out preliminary incident investigations and respond to SHE incidents
• Maintain SHE management systems and notice boards
• Compile monthly SHE reports

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Production Manager (manufacturing / Automotive) KZN

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables
  
  

• Develop and manage production schedules to ensure cost-effective output
• Optimize production processes for quality, efficiency, and speed
• Allocate and order human and material resources within budget
• Monitor and maintain equipment and mechanical yield (OEE)
• Oversee daily production, product standards, and quality control
• Ensure health, safety, and company policy compliance
• Collaborate with maintenance on repairs and defect prevention
• Supervise, motivate, and review team performance
• Maintain customer lead times, stock levels, and consumables
  
  

• Matric / Grade 12 required
• Technical/Engineering qualification preferred
• Relevant experience in manufacturing considered
  
  

• 10+ years in Production Management
• Industrial relations and strong people management
• MS Office proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean, TPM, or TQM manufacturing methods
• Leadership, process control, problem-solving, and organization skills
• OHS Act knowledge, financial and stock management helpful
  
  

• Strong communication
• Adherence to values, governance, and change management
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries Advertising Services

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Our client, an OEM manufacturing company specializing in fasteners and components, is seeking to appoint a highly experienced and dynamic Customer Relations Executive (New Business Sales Executive) to seek new business opportunities and grow sales with both new and existing clients. The business focuses on providing specialized fasteners solutions to the engineering and manufacturing markets through meticulous customer forecasting methodologies. The incumbent must have a proven sales track record to manage existing customers and develop new relationships at an executive level, closing deals expeditiously.

Responsibilities include:

• Growing the business division in line with the company's strategy.
• Strengthening customer relationships by delivering on value propositions and business deliverables.
• Expanding the customer base into new markets within similar value propositions.
• Managing costs and improving profit margins while maintaining customer value.
• Collaborating with suppliers and customers on new business ideas and managing the process to ensure invoiceable line items.
• Coordinating with operations to exceed customer requirements.

Key Performance Areas:

• Financial performance, including turnover, gross profit margin, and active new business pipeline.
• Customer satisfaction through delivery of value propositions.
• Achieving strategic project milestones.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in industrial sales and manufacturing, preferably in automotive parts.
• Experience in developing and executing sales and marketing strategies with team members.
• Proven success in new market segment growth and product marketing.
• High internal achievement drive.
• Appropriate tertiary qualification in mechanical engineering or industrial fasteners.
• At least 5 years of experience in sales or commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of automotive manufacturing and engineering sectors is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferable.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Forecast customer demands regularly and align with business and customer needs.
• Coordinate to expedite new business deliverables such as sourcing, quotes, and invoicing.
• Manage sales budgets, expenses, gross profit targets, and inventory levels.
• Lead efforts to grow revenue by acquiring new clients and opportunities.
• Deliver contractual sales targets within reporting periods.
• Create compelling business presentations and proposals.
• Maintain high-level contacts within client organizations and industry bodies.
• Develop sales strategies to enhance company performance.
• Analyze customer activity to identify growth opportunities in value-added products.
• Maintain a strong presence and command respect in internal and external environments.
• Regularly contact past, current, and potential clients to explore opportunities.
• Understand customer markets and production needs to strengthen relationships.

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Mechanic Assistant within the baking business unit.

The suitable candidate will be required to carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet.

This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Transport Manager.

An Automotive Group in Durban - Pinetown has a vacancy for an Accounting Manager.

Kindly note that the position is open to BEE, Indian, and coloured females .

Please read the job specification carefully. Candidates should ensure they send the necessary information.

Please include your current salary package (not a bracket) on your CV, as well as clear reasons for leaving jobs, under each position. CVs will not be considered without this information.

The responsibilities of the Accounting Manager will include:

1. Ensuring that monthly management accounts and reports are generated timeously.
2. Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, schedules, and queries.
3. Preparing financial policies and procedures.
4. Coordinating/preparing for interim and final financial year-end audits.
5. Performing any other ad hoc assignments assigned by the General Manager and Group Financial Executive at head office.

Requirements include:

• Automotive industry experience.
• CA qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in an accounting environment, along with relevant IFRS knowledge and experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a Motor Industry background.
• Accounting background.
• Knowledge of accounting practices.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting practices and principles.
• Auditing practices and principles.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Supervisory skills.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.

The salary package is between R45,000 and R60,000 per month, with a car allowance of R16,626 per month, plus fuel allowance, Provident Fund, and Medical Aid fund.

Job category: Mechanic

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.

City Logistics is currently recruiting for an experienced and qualified Auto Electrician to join their team in Durban.

• Analyze and interpret technical diagrams
• Identify concerns regarding the work to be carried out
• Complete and process job cards/reports
• Fix damaged electrical components and parts
• Identify and diagnose issues with vehicles/trailers' electrical systems
• Install and repair electrical wiring on vehicles/trailers
• Prepare estimates for cost and labor hours
• Service, repair, and replace faulty wiring and electrical components and systems
• Test vehicles/trailers' lighting systems
• Troubleshoot vehicles/trailers' electrical systems

• 3 to 5 years working experience as an auto electrician
• Valid driver license with PDP required

Reference: PTA009842-NL-1
Please kindly take the time to read the job specification before applying.
Our client, an established and very busy dealership in Durban, is seeking to employ a NEW VEHICLE SALES EXECUTIVE that is self-motivated, friendly, and hardworking. The Sales Executive should not depend on leads from the Sales Manager.
The successful candidate will be required to achieve daily and monthly sales and sales activity targets, attend training, and participate in functions with both the company and the manufacturer.
Must be ambitious, energetic, and determined to succeed.

Position: New Vehicle Sales Executive x2
Industry: Automotive
Location: Durban
Salary: Basic Dependent on Experience / Commission / MIBCO Benefits (No Medical Aid Contribution)

EXPERIENCE:

• In a VW Dealership – Min 5 years.
• Experience in a high volume dealership.

• Senior Certificate.
• Valid South African Driver’s License.
• VW International Sales Executive Certification.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to take instructions and complete tasks.
• Work independently.
• Take initiative without overstepping boundaries.

• Prospecting new clients daily (Advertising is done by the company – additional advertising by the sales executive is very beneficial).
• Demos and test drives with potential clients.
• Preparing vehicles for delivery.
• Opening deal folders.
• Needs analysis.
• Assisting the F&I to ensure all documents are correct.
• Delivery of vehicles in a dynamic manner.

• The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.
• The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
• To acknowledge that Hutech International Group (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.

Our client in the automotive industry is currently seeking a Maintenance Specialist (Plant) to join their team in Durban. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive salary and benefits.

As a Maintenance Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of all plant equipment. This includes conducting regular inspections, identifying and troubleshooting any issues, and performing repairs and maintenance as needed. You will also be responsible for coordinating with other departments to schedule maintenance and ensure minimal disruption to production.

Maintenance Management:

• Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives.
• Determine resources (labour and materials) required and allocate overtime work.
• Analyse and interpret Planned Maintenance Reports (Hours per department, hours per Artisan, etc.)
• Analyse and interpret Breakdown Reports (Manufacturing downtime, top-10, etc.)
• Diagnose plant and equipment problems (fault finding) and identify opportunities to modify, upgrade, improve or replace equipment and spares.
• Maintain register of all electrical hardware on site and backups of all installed software.

Maintenance Planning:

• Compile and supervise the Preventive Maintenance Programme according to the maintenance requirements for machines and equipment.
• Maintain and update the Preventive Maintenance tasks lists.
• Maintain and update Critical Spares and Spares Lists.

Maintenance Process:

Scheduled:

• Receive Maintenance Schedules, interpret instructions and plan maintenance and repair work.
• Approve Stores Requisition for spares and consumables.

Breakdown:

• Supervises the carrying out of breakdown repairs.
• Escalate the problem to the next level if it cannot be resolved successfully.
• Inform/advise Management of any breakdowns of a serious nature or where any potential equipment failure is imminent.

Project Initiation:

• Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control.
• Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project and monitor and control actual cost against budget.

Project Planning:

• Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.
• Monitor, evaluate and communicate project schedules.

Project Management:

• Manage implementation of Engineering Projects.
• Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise.
• Supervise a project team of a technical project to deliver project objectives.
• Provide assistance in implementing and assuring project work meets quality requirements.

Project Administration:

• Implement project administration processes according to requirements.
• Plan, organise and support project meetings and workshops.
• Fulfil procurement activities and supervise procurement administration.
• Provide procurement administration support to a project.
• Conduct project documentation management to support project processes.

• Must be in possession of a school leaving Certificate.
• Must be a trade tested Millwright/Fitter/Electrician.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role preferable automotive industry.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Must have PLC and project management experience.
• Must be willing to work excess hours when required.