Our client, a respected and well-established automotive group with a reputation for excellence, is seeking a 2IC to the Group Operations Manager. This role is ideal for someone early in their career journey who is hungry to prove themselves, ambitious to grow into a senior leadership role, and dynamic enough to handle both financial and operational responsibilities. The right candidate will be financially astute, operationally sharp, and unafraid to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.

This is a hands-on, high-exposure position where no two days will look the same. Working closely with the Group Operations Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring dealerships across the group are operating smoothly, profitably, and in line with compliance standards. Your responsibilities will include visiting sites to oversee daily operations, checking facilities, safety standards, and dealership upkeep, getting involved in operational challenges and resolving issues efficiently, assisting with financial processes such as account reconciliations, commissions, and payroll checks, supporting managers across the group to maintain operational efficiency and act as a key problem-solver and the right-hand support to the Group Operations Manager, stepping in wherever needed. To be apply for this position, you must have proven experience in a similar position (motor industry experience is highly preferred), hold a Business or Financial Degree, and ideally have exposure to dealership systems such as Keyloop, Drive, Kerridge, or Autoline. This is a career-defining role where you will be thrown into the deep end, gain invaluable exposure, learn quickly, and develop the skills to grow into a future leadership position within the industry.

Job Requirements
Matric Certificate

Business or Financial Degree
A valid Drivers License
3 years of proven experience in a similar role (motor industry preferred)
Working knowledge of Keyloop, Drive, Kerridge, or Autoline (Ideal)

Excellent business and financial acumen

Good understanding of operations in a corporate environment

Stable work history
Contactable references

 
You will need the following documents when applying;

• A FULL CV in Word or PDF format - Must include Company Names, Dates of Employment and Reasons for Leaving.
• Copy of Drivers License
• A recent photograph of yourself
• Qualification Certificates (Degree)
• 3 months payslips
• Names and contact numbers for at least 2 References

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ON THE WEBSITE.

Please send your CV and documents to jobs@astorrecruitment.co.za
NOTE: Should you not hear from one of our Representatives within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position.

Matric Certificate

Business or Financial Degree
A valid Drivers License

3 years of proven experience in a similar role (motor industry preferred)
Working knowledge of Keyloop, Drive, Kerridge, or Autoline (Ideal)

Excellent business and financial acumen

Good understanding of operations in a corporate environment