TRG 2529 (Richards Bay) Service Advisor
Newcastle - South Africa
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Title: Service Advisor
Area: Richards Bay
Industry: Workshop / Dealership / Service Center / or similar environment
Ref No.: TRG 2529
Salary: TBD at interview
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
An experienced SERVICE ADVISOR is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay.
- This role requires a candidate with strong technical understanding of maintenance operations combined with excellent customer service and workshop coordination skills.
- The successful candidate will act as the key liaison between customers workshop technicians and parts departments ensuring vehicles are diagnosed repaired and returned to service efficiently within operational timelines.
- Proven track record and experience working with a diverse cross section of fleet and LMV MMV and/or HMV (Light Medium & Heavy Motor vehicles) will be highly advantageous.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers bringing vehicles in for servicing repairs and inspections
- Open and manage job cards for all service and repair work
- Conduct initial vehicle assessments and accurately record reported faults
- Coordinate communication between customers workshop technicians and parts departments
- Provide repair estimates service recommendations and cost explanations to clients
- Monitor workshop job progress and ensure vehicles are completed within agreed timelines
- Maintain accurate documentation of service history repairs and parts usage
- Ensure all warranty claims and service procedures are completed according to manufacturer standards
- Follow up with customers regarding repairs service updates and vehicle collection
- Assist with workshop scheduling to optimise technician productivity and workflow
- Maintain strong relationships with fleet clients and commercial vehicle operators
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Minimum 5 years experience as a Service Advisor within an LMV MMV or HMV workshop environment (req.)
- Strong understanding of vehicle servicing diagnostics and repair processes
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple job cards and service workflows simultaneously
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Computer literacy and experience with dealership service management systems advantageous
- Ability to work in a fast-paced workshop environment
- Traceable & contactable references
- Local residency or willing to relocate to location required
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to Ref # (TRG 2529)
Salary: TBD at interview
Start Date: As soon as possible
Type: Permanent
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority