Johan Ackerman
Automotive After Sales Specialist
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About
I am an automotive after sales specialist with more than 35 years on the ground & management experience in various disciplines within the automotive environment. Prepared to relocate to Western Cape.
Experience
Service Manager - KAROO FORD - GRAAF REINET
(2025-08)
- Day to day management of service workshop for Ford/Suzuki/JAC workshops
Business Development Manager - JAC MOTORS SA
(2024-11 - 2025-07)
- Dealer network expansion of Western, Eastern, Northern Cape & Cross border dealers - LDV, MCV EV commercial segment
- Ensuring Sales forecasts are achieved
- OEM Brand & process compliance
- Aftersales & Customer care support
Acting Dealer principle - Cape Town Airport Industrial - TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION SOUTH AFRICA
(2023-09 - 2024-08)
Regional Aftersales Manager Commercial vehicles - TATA AUTOMOBILE CORPORATION SOUTH AFRICA
(2018-09 - 2023-09)
- Regional business development
- Ensuring OEM compliance with regards to dealer operation
- Assisting dealers with process implementation and monitoring
Business owner - GLOBETECH
(2017-04 - 2018-09)
- Importation and sales of automotive accessories
General Manager Aftersales – Motus - MOTUS (IMPERIAL VEHICLE IMPORTERS)
(2009-04 - 2017-04)
- Managing aftersale activities for - Tata, Mitsubishi, Daihatsu, Chery FAW and Foton
National Training Manager
(2005-03 - 2009-03)
- Training & upskill of workshop staff according to OEM requirements
Franchise partner - CRS PITSTOP WEST RAND
(2003-10 - 2005-03)
- Vehicle accessories fitment center
Sales Representative - STEVES AUTO CLINIC – MIDRAND
(2000-02 - 2003-09)
- Sale & Marketing of vehicle services
Workshop mechanic - DAEWOO MOTORS
(1999-05 - 2000-01)
- Repair and maintenance of Daewoo, Kia, Daihatsu, Renault and SsangYong vehicles
Workshop Manager - HYUNDAI MOTOR DISTRIBUTORS
(1997-03 - 1999-04)
- Oversee all workshop staff and functions.
Workshop mechanic - HYUNDAI MOTOR DISTRIBUTORS
- Repair and maintenance of all Hyundai vehicles
Technician - BARLOWS POWER SYSTEMS
(1994-04 - 1997-02)
- Maintenance and repairs of standby generator sets
Apprentice/Artisian - TRANSNET
(1991-01 - 1994-03)
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration (Management Development Program) - SOUTHERN BUSINESS SCHOOL (2012 - 2015)
Major - Management and Marketing Management - SOUTHERN BUSINESS SCHOOL
N1, N2 - Diesel electro trade theory, Industrial Electronics, Engineering Drawings - GERMISTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE (1992 - 1993)
N3 - Trade Theory, Industrial Electronics - GERMISTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE
High School - TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL LANGLAAGTE (1984 - 1987)
