About the position
Is this you? You're a seasoned leader in the automotive industry with a proven ability to drive growth, manage cross-functional teams, and build lasting client relationships. Your strategic mindset is matched by your hands-on approach and sharp commercial acumen. You're comfortable navigating complex environments and thrive on delivering results while mentoring others. What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) You'll take full ownership of the automotive division, leading a skilled team to deliver on OEM and aftermarket sales targets. Your role will span new business development, client relationship management, strategic planning, and full accountability for divisional performance. You'll collaborate with cross-functional departments such as Finance, IT, Marketing and Sales to drive operational efficiency, while ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards and customer requirements. Managing budgets, KPIs, pricing strategies, and administrative functions will be part of your day-to-day, along with continuous improvement of business systems and customer satisfaction. Where you'll be doing it You'll be joining a well-established, global manufacturer known for delivering high-quality fastening, connecting, and cable management solutions. Operating across a wide range of industries including automotive, this organisation values innovation, precision, and customer focus. With a strong presence in South Africa and a commitment to excellence, they offer a collaborative culture where leadership, accountability, and growth are genuinely encouraged. What you'll need You'll bring at least 15 years of experience in the automotive sector (OEM or Tier-1 supplier), including 5+ years in senior leadership. A relevant degree (NQF Level 7) in Engineering or Sales & Marketing is required, along with recognised automotive industry certifications (such as IATF). You'll also need a solid foundation in project and sales management, customer negotiations, business systems, and compliance. Strong people management, time management, and commercial awareness are essential. What you'll get A competitive, market-related salary and the chance to lead a key division within a global brand. You'll benefit from a stable, innovation-driven environment that values leadership, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. How to apply For a confidential discussion please contact Lindokuhle Modisane on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]. We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.
Desired Skills:
- Sales
- business develop
- Operations Management
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
You'll be joining a well-established, global manufacturer known fordelivering high-quality fastening, connecting, and cable management [URL Removed] across a wide range of industries including automotive, thisorganisation values innovation, precision, and customer focus. With a strongpresence in South Africa and a commitment to excellence, they offer acollaborative culture where leadership, accountability, and growth aregenuinely encouraged.
