Parts Manager

About the role

Senwes Equipment, an agricultural equipment and service business offering agri-mechanisation, construction, forestry and mining products, maintenance, precision farming and equipment rental, is recruiting a Parts Manager in Hoopstad. The role manages the spares department and ensures sustainable financial performance, effective stock management and strong customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage stock levels, seasonal stock planning, purchasing and stock turnover so parts are available while minimising excess or slow-moving stock.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through service, product support, promotions, farmers' days and seasonal marketing.
• Oversee parts department administration, including purchasing programmes, price comparisons, PA report variances and weekly reporting to the Branch Manager.
• Manage and develop departmental staff by setting performance objectives, monitoring performance, giving feedback and identifying development opportunities.
• Manage the departmental budget by monitoring expenditure, income and profit margins, identifying variances and taking corrective action.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate.
• At least 3 years of relevant spare parts experience; candidates with management experience will receive preference.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery, with a good understanding of spare parts and product applications.
• Stock management: stock planning, stock turnover and stock-taking.
• Purchasing processes, sales margins and basic budget management.

The closing date is 16 November 2026. Applications are made through the company's career page, and a consumer credit record will be requested for roles involving cash or finances.