19 Heavy Duty Trucks jobs in South Africa

SALES MANAGER - COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (CAPE TOWN)

2025-07-25 - 2025-08-24

Permanent

NEL012253

Motor / Vehicle Industry

Western Cape , CPT - CBD

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Sales Manager to lead and grow our Cape Town sales team. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, setting performance targets, and ensuring exceptional customer relationship management.

Requirements:

• 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role (preferred)
• Matric or higher qualification
• Valid Code 8 driver’s license
• Proven ability to lead a sales team and drive results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with sales strategy planning and customer relationship management
• Commercial sales experience

ROADSIDE TECHNICIAN- DIESEL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES (GERMISTON)

2025-08-06 - 2025-09-05

Permanent

NEL012214

Motor / Vehicle Industry

Gauteng , JHB - Eastern Suburbs

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Diesel Technician to handle roadside breakdowns and provide remote diagnostic support. The role requires strong technical knowledge, particularly with Cummins engines, and the ability to guide troubleshooting over the phone when needed.

Key Requirements :

• Qualified Diesel Technician
• Strong diagnostics and troubleshooting experience
• Cummins knowledge or certification is highly advantageous
• Excellent technical understanding and communication skills
• Able to work independently and under pressure

• 23 years experience in a similar role (preferred)
• Matric or higher qualification
• Valid Code 8 drivers license
• Proven ability to lead a sales team and drive results
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with sales strategy planning and customer relationship management
• Commercial sales experience

Job Title : Foreman Workshop (Transportation, Trucks, and Commercial Vehicles)

Salary : R25,000 - R35,000 Basic + Benefits

Location : Roodepoort, Krugersdorp, Fourways

Are you a young, dynamic, and driven individual with a passion for trucks and commercial vehicles ? Our client, a leader in the transportation industry, is looking for a Foreman to manage the workshop operations for truck and trailer repairs . If youre a qualified Red Seal Motor Mechanic with experience in side tipper links , we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise daily workshop operations and manage a team of 15 mechanics.
• Ensure trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles are maintained and repaired to high standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure all vehicles are operational.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant workshop environment.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work and repairs.

Requirements :

• Red Seal Qualified Motor Mechanic (Diesel qualification is advantageous but not essential).
• Proven experience with truck and trailer maintenance (side tipper links experience a must).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

• Work with a dynamic team in the transportation industry .
• Lead and supervise workshop operations.
• Take the next step in your career with a reputable company .

Main Job Functions:

As the Heavy Commercial Vehicles Call Centre Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the daily operations of a dynamic call centre dedicated to supporting clients and stakeholders in the heavy commercial vehicle sector. Your leadership will ensure the team provides exceptional service, resolves issues efficiently, and maintains high customer satisfaction standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and evaluate the daily HCV call centre operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, service providers, and customers to ensure protocol     adherence.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of call centre agents, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage call queues, allocate resources effectively, and address any operational issues.
• Create and implement best practice HCV principles, policies and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.
• Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills, knowledge, and performance, focusing on both technical aspects of heavy commercial vehicles and  customer service excellence.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing constructive feedback and implementing improvement plans as necessary.
• Conduct root cause analysis of failures and take corrective action.
• Recommend optimal towing modes 
• Resolve problems concerning tows, recoveries, GIT, Spillages etc. 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
• Interpret trends and analyse and review data. Provide meaningful HCV data to others in the organization to aid customer service and cost improvements.
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review and assess the ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the HCV process.
• Ensure all completed cases are managed timeously.
• Ensure that the HCV vehicles are towed appropriately to reduce any damage.

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Skills and Attributes:

• Proven management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Customer focused
• Proven analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage competing priorities
• Commercial and financial acumen with a full understanding of the impact of failure in terms of business cost.
• Excellent attention to detail skills