Johan Ackerman

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.

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)

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)