Dealer Principal, Johannesburg

Job title:

Dealer Principal

Location:

Polokwane

Salary:

R40 000/month

Key Job Duties&Responsibilities

Provide overall strategic leadership and direction for the dealership

Take full accountability for dealership profitability, growth, and sustainability

Oversee all departments: Sales, Finance&Insurance (F&I), Parts, Service, and Admin

Ensure compliance with OEM standards, legal requirements, and internal policies

Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance (P&L responsibility)

Drive sales targets, market share growth, and customer satisfaction

Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and financiers

Lead, mentor, and performance-manage departmental managers

Implement operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure excellent customer experience and handle escalated customer issues

Oversee HR matters including recruitment, discipline, training, and staff retention

Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market opportunities

Requirements / Qualifications

Proven experience in senior dealership management (Dealer Principal / General Manager level)

Strong understanding of automotive retail operations

Grade 12

Financial and business management experience (P&L responsibility essential)

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Management, or Finance

OEM or franchised dealership experience preferred

Valid driver’s licence

Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and labour legislation

By submitting your information and application you hereby confirm:

That you have no objection to us retaining your personal information in our database for future matching/ POPI Policy.

Due to the nature of the position, that we can do an ITC check if our client is interested in your CV.

That the information you have provided to us is true, correct, and up to date.

PLEASE NOTE:

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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