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Dealer Network Development Manager

Location : South Africa

Type : Permanent | Automotive Strategy

Build the network. Grow the brand.

This is a strategic role for a driven automotive professional with deep experience in network expansion and dealer performance. If you're ready to take the lead on growing and optimising a dealer network — this is where you make your mark.

You’ll develop and execute strategies to expand and enhance the dealer network. This includes identifying new markets, assessing potential partners, ensuring compliance with OEM standards, and supporting dealers in achieving sales, service, and customer satisfaction targets.

Expand and optimise the national dealer network

Evaluate new locations and assess dealer applications

Drive performance management and compliance across the network

Build strong dealer relationships and provide strategic guidance

Analyse market trends, customer demographics, and sales data

Ensure brand consistency and adherence to OEM standards

Lead dealer training, technology adoption, and operational efficiency

Oversee financial health, budgeting, and profitability across the network

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related (MBA a plus)

8–10 years in the automotive industry, including 3–5 in dealer network development

Strong knowledge of sales, brand standards, and dealership operations

Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills

Strong analytical, market development, and financial planning capabilities

A robust, high-performing, and compliant dealership network

New dealers that align with brand values and market strategy

Strong relationships and consistent dealer support

Sales growth, market coverage, and improved customer experience

Join to apply for the Dealer Network Development Manager role at DAV Professional Placement Group

The Dealer Network Development Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of the dealer network. This role involves evaluating potential markets, identifying opportunities for dealership growth, and ensuring that existing dealerships meet the OEM's standards for performance, customer service, and brand representation. The manager collaborates with various internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure the dealership network supports the company's overall business objectives.

• Network Expansion & Optimization
• Performance Management
• Strategic Planning & Market Analysis
• Dealer Support & Relationship Management
• Standards & Compliance
• Corporate Identity
• Training & Development
• Financial Health

• 8 - 10 Years OEM working experience within Automotive
• 3 - 5 Years exp in dealer network development
• Sales Management within Automotive industry
• Strong Analytical and Strategic thinking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in market analysis and financial management
• Ability to negotiate and manage complex relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of automotive industry and dealership operations

• All items listed under Key Accountabilities and Required Qualifications are desirable

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Alternative Fuel Vehicle Manufacturing

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Recruiter:
Edge Executives

Job Ref:

Date posted:
Thursday, May 29, 2025

Location:
Durban, South Africa

This is a strategic role for a driven automotive professional with deep experience in network expansion and dealer performance. You will develop and execute strategies to expand and enhance the dealer network, including identifying new markets, assessing potential partners, ensuring compliance with OEM standards, and supporting dealers in achieving sales, service, and customer satisfaction targets.

• Expand and optimise the national dealer network
• Evaluate new locations and assess dealer applications
• Drive performance management and compliance across the network
• Build strong dealer relationships and provide strategic guidance
• Analyse market trends, customer demographics, and sales data
• Ensure brand consistency and adherence to OEM standards
• Lead dealer training, technology adoption, and operational efficiency
• Oversee financial health, budgeting, and profitability across the network

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related (MBA a plus)
• 8–10 years in the automotive industry, including 3–5 in dealer network development
• Strong knowledge of sales, brand standards, and dealership operations
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical, market development, and financial planning capabilities

• A high-performing, compliant dealership network
• New dealers aligned with brand values and market strategies
• Strong relationships and ongoing dealer support
• Sales growth, expanded market coverage, and improved customer experience

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Automotive Strategy

This job is active and accepting applications.

Job Title: Dealer Network Development Specialist

Location: Johannesburg

Job Type: Full-time

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Execute quarterly dealer performance evaluations in line with the company's dealer evaluation policy and framework.

· Assess dealership operations, sales performance, customer service standards, and adherence to brand guidelines and classify the dealerships accordingly.

· Monitor and ensure full compliance with BAIC SA policies, procedures, and expectations across the dealer network.

· Address areas of non-compliance by developing structured improvement plans and conducting follow-up reviews.

· Conduct continuous assessments of geographical coverage and market potential to ensure optimal dealer representation.

· Recommend dealership openings, closures, or relocations based on performance and market opportunities.

· Align dealer footprint with brand strategy and long-term sales and volume growth projections.

· Manage the onboarding process for new dealers, ensuring compliance with company requirements.

· Collaborate with the Brand & PR department to coordinate dealership infrastructure setup in line with corporate identity and brand standards (CI/VI, showroom design and setup, signage, etc.).

· Identify capability gaps in dealer staff (sales, technical, and management) and recommend or facilitate relevant training programs.

· Perform other duties as assigned by management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor's degree or higher

· Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in automotive marketing and network management

· Strong knowledge of the automotive industry and automotive marketing principles

· Have experience in channel operations and management within mainstream automobile enterprises.

· In-depth understanding of dealer operations, with experience in dealer promotion projects and can organize the operation evaluation of dealers.

COMPETENCIES:

· Ability to design and implement training system, including product knowledge, sales process skills and dealer staff development

· Experience in organizing and delivering dealer training programs

· Proficiency in MS Office applications

· Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to with your updated resume.

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We look forward to welcoming you to our team

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end radio and transmission network planning and optimization across multi-technology environments (2G/3G/4G/5G and future evolution).
2. Define and drive long-term KPI/KQI performance strategies aligned with business objectives and emerging industry standard Identify areas of improvement, and implement solutions.
3. Oversee large-scale network transformation and swap programs, ensuring seamless delivery, operational excellence, and post-deployment performance assurance.
4. Serve as the highest-level technical authority, offering visionary guidance on radio and transmission architecture, spectrum utilization, and network evolution.
5. Engage with C-level stakeholders and external partners to represent technical strategies, influence decision-making, and support strategic customer engagements.
6. Lead cross-regional engineering, operations, and project teams to foster innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge transfer.
7. Mentor senior engineers and technical managers, building organizational capability and ensuring succession planning in critical technology domains.

Requirements:

1. 15+ years of progressive experience in telecom network architecture, planning, optimization, and leadership.
2. Deep technical expertise in wireless communications, including in-depth knowledge of 2G–5G technologies and network design principles.
3. Strong track record in leading KPI/KQI-driven transformation initiatives at national or regional scale.
4. Proven success in managing end-to-end network swap and modernization programs in complex operational environments.
5. Advanced understanding of Radio and Transmission technologies, spectrum planning, and performance engineering.
6. Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams and drive alignment across engineering, commercial, and customer-facing functions.

Network Engineer position available in Cape Town

We’re hiring a Network Engineer to design and manage advanced networking solutions that support large-scale, autonomous applications.

The role involves building networks in complex environments, supporting projects across multiple regions, and working with both wired and wireless technologies.

Location: Century City, Cape Town – Onsite.

Salary: R720,000 – R960,000 CTC per annum.

• Design and implement enterprise networks, including wired (Cisco/UBNT) and private wireless/5G/LTE.
• Configure and support user equipment and networking hardware.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support, ensuring systems meet SLA standards.
• Develop processes, documentation, and automated reports on network performance.
• Collaborate with RF Engineers to optimise coverage.
• Attend customer and partner meetings, including occasional travel.

• 5+ years’ experience in network engineering.
• Relevant degree or certification.
• Hands-on experience with wired, wireless, and 5G/LTE networking.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Ability to work across global teams and provide high-level support.

• R720k – R960k annual CTC
• Medical aid contribution
• Occasional travel, including international exposure

Responsibilities

• Day to day Operational administration of network infrastructure, this includes but not limited to.
• Routers, Switches and Wireless infrastructure
• Network and patch rooms and areas
• Internet Access
• Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and services
• Local Area Networks (LAN) Infrastructure and services
• DMZ, Firewall, VPN, APN and Proxy infrastructure and services
• Fixed infrastructure (Fibre and Ethernet cabling)
• Ensure system performance and service level agreements (SLA) are achieved.
• Effective monitoring of related infrastructure (Network Operations Centre (NOC))
• Work with third party service providers to ensure efficient operations.
• Work with Impala BIIS team for successful operation and integration of network infrastructure
• Dealing with users and network related calls daily.
• Effective documentation of areas of responsibility.
• Standard operating procedures (SOP) creation and maintenance
• Creation and maintenance of Architectural drawing for all OT installations.
• Creation and maintenance of Logical drawings for all OT related installations within
• area of responsibility will be limited to the OT environment and ICT integration.
• Project management within area or responsibility (small network projects and additions)

• Matric
• CompTIA A+ N+
• 5 years in an operational role with a strong background on Cisco administration and
• equipment
• 5 years network infrastructure experience
• 5 years network operations management
• 5 years vendor management
• 5 years understanding of Firewall integration into network services
• In depth knowledge of L2 and L3 routing as well as routing protocols with emphasis on OSPF

Reference: NWA -Njabu-3
If you are an experienced Network Engineer who wants to make a difference in a continuously growing company, then APPLY NOW!

The Network Engineer role is responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and documenting the network security infrastructure.

• Relevant IT Networking and Security Certifications, plus appropriate Diploma
• Experience and product-specific training
• 5 Years’ experience
• Willing to work extended hours/shifts
• Willing to travel
• ITIL or Networking certificates (advantageous)
• Administration of Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Access Control (NAC), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. If you wish to send your CV via email, forward your CV to and copy the reference number in the subject line of your e-mail.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other opportunities that appear for which you might be more suitable.

For more information contact:
Njabulo Ndzimande on
IT Recruitment Consultant

• Proven track record in network design within industries such as telecommunications (Telkom, MTN, Vodacom), telcos, data centres (Teraco), or similar environments.

• Strong background in Network Design & Architecture
• Advantageous: SD-WAN and Multicast experience

• Network Design
• Network Architect
• Multicast
• SD-WAN