Description:
MANAGER: SERVICE & REPAIR DIVISIONStrand - Helderberg: My client, a well-established air-conditioning and ventilation company, is seeking a strong and experienced Business Manager – Service & Repair to take full ownership of the division and run it as a successful business unit. The role requires a decisive, people-focused leader with proven ability to manage, motivate, and drive performance within a service team, supported by sound technical acumen and the ability to engage confidently with technical operations, rather than hands-on technical expertise. Purpose of the Role: To take full ownership of the Service & Repair department, ensuring it operates efficiently as a profitable and high-performing business unit while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining technical and operational excellence.Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To
- Manage and lead the Service & Repair department as a standalone business unit
- Step in to take charge of departmental operations and address outstanding snags
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee service and repair activities across residential, commercial, and industrial clients
- Lead, manage, and motivate the service team, including technicians and administrative staff
- Ensure a high level of customer service, client communication, and follow-up
- Manage appointment scheduling, access requirements for estates, and job allocations
- Oversee departmental administration, reporting, and financial controls
- Monitor service delivery standards, quality control, and turnaround times
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, service regulations, and labour legislation
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Identify operational challenges and implement effective, practical solutions
- Compile and present regular management and performance reports
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within a similar service or technical environment
- Previous experience within a technical, air-conditioning, ventilation, or HVAC industry highly will be beneficial but not essential
- Strong technical acumen
- Excellent good business management skills
- Strong administrative, financial, and reporting capabilities
- Excellent computer literacy
- Fully proficient in English and Afrikaans
- Sound knowledge of HR and labour practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a busy environment
- Solutions-driven, proactive, and able to take initiative
- Strong problem-solving and people management skills
Requirements:
- Manage and lead the Service & Repair department as a standalone business unit
- Step in to take charge of departmental operations and address outstanding snags
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee service and repair activities across residential, commercial, and industrial clients
- Lead, manage, and motivate the service team, including technicians and administrative staff
- Ensure a high level of customer service, client communication, and follow-up
- Manage appointment scheduling, access requirements for estates, and job allocations
- Oversee departmental administration, reporting, and financial controls
- Monitor service delivery standards, quality control, and turnaround times
- Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, service regulations, and labour legislation
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Identify operational challenges and implement effective, practical solutions
- Compile and present regular management and performance reports
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role within a similar service or technical environment
- Previous experience within a technical, air-conditioning, ventilation, or HVAC industry highly will be beneficial but not essential
- Strong technical acumen
- Excellent good business management skills
- Strong administrative, financial, and reporting capabilities
- Excellent computer literacy
- Fully proficient in English and Afrikaans
- Sound knowledge of HR and labour practices
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive in a busy environment
- Solutions-driven, proactive, and able to take initiative
- Strong problem-solving and people management skills
31 Jan 2026;
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