Service Administrator Job Harrismith South Africa,Administrative/Clerical

Location: Harrismith

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The main purpose of the role is to ensure that all administration pertaining to workshop process is dealt with efficiently.

Reporting: This position reports the Branch Manager.

Job Objectives:

Ensure that Warranty and Maintenance claims are submitted timeously in accordance with the warranty binder and maintenance procedures.

Ensure zero rejection rate.

Ensure parts are disposed of in accordance with directives and policies.

Ensure that all parts in the claim store is clearly marked according to relevant procedures.

Ensure the accuracy and back-up of all relevant documentation including but not limited to job cards e.g. photos, protocols, defect reports, sublet invoices etc.

Ensure jobs are costed within VST parameters.

Make sure all sublet invoices are loaded on job cards and forwarded to finance for payment.

All job cards must be signed off by the Line Manager.

Opening and processing of job cards for repairs, maintenance and servicing.

Ensure information on job card received from workshop include all relevant information e.g. registration number, chassis number, kilometre reading etc.

Recording service type, e.g. basic, annual etc.

Record any other faults e.g. brake lights not working, vehicle overheating, etc.

Transferring all relevant information onto job card on computer.

Carry out credit checks.

Ensure that job card is allocated to correct account i.e. customer, warranty, maintenance contract.

Ensure that job cards are signed by Driver/owner or relevant responsible person.

Outwork/sublet orders.

Ensure that daily WIP controls are in place and that regular follow ups are done with workshop team leaders to ensure continuous flow of process.

Ensure job card has been completed as required with all relevant information, i.e. date, work carried out, time started, time finished, total time worked, VST, cause of failure, etc.

Ensure that owner or relevant person sign acceptance of work and/or parts fitted.

Ensure job is signed off by relevant Technician, the Team Leader and the Service Manager before closure.

Job Costing.

Enter brief description of work done and any notes made by the Workshop Manager.

Enter parts used.

Enter labour according to VST codes.

Enter outwork.

In case of breakdowns enter travelling time and call out fee.

Enter sundries and consumables.

Print invoice and ensure it is handed to the Workshop Manager to sign off and ensure order numbers are in place.

Hand over to administrative assistant.

Upon final confirmation of payment received issue gate pass to driver.

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

Qualification &

Work Experience:

Matric / N3 or equivalent.

Computer Skills.

SAP/GDS Fusion.

Strong administrative background.

Minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role.

Key Competencies

Good administrative ability.

Attention to detail.

Work well under pressure.

Customer focused.

Good communication.

Administration skills.

Take Initiative.

Team player.

Quality orientated.

Stock control (Warranty).

Good time management.

Honesty and Integrity.

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Final date to receive applications: 12 March 2026.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group
. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead.

Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.


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