SSA CV Manager
SSA CV Manager
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SSA CV Manager
The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the VWCV Sub Saharan Africa Manager position in the VW Commercial Vehicles Department - NSO (Sandon)
Brief Role Description
Based in Sandton for the Volkswagen Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) Division, to oversee and steer the SSA Commercial business together with the head of Sub Sahara Operations and work with major stakeholders on the distribution and local production strategy to optimise competitive advantage and growth in the region
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Collaborate with the SSA Department to develop comprehensive product strategies tailored to each market within the region. This includes defining product rationale, range, specifications, positioning, pricing, volume targets, and model mix.
- establish and implement a price indexing methodology to support a competitive and sustainable regional pricing strategy.
- Engage early with VW NFZ on model feasibility for SSA and support market research to align product strategies with customer needs and growth opportunities.
- Identify market-specific conversion partners, develop a volume-driven distribution strategy that reduces complexity, and coordinate technical releases with Engineering and Quality teams at VWSA.)
- Ensure accurate order templates, coordinate export processes using Group systems, manage product bulletins for importers/dealers, and control vehicle specifications and pricing in SAP.
- Monthly co-ordination and steering with the SSA sales team to facilitate order receiving and delivery to the various markets.
- Selection of Dealers/ Importers in the region combined with ongoing performance monitoring and management.
- For the New Amarok Pickup: Co-ordination of the SKD/ CKD processes within VW Group SA for delivery, optimizing the respective rules and regulations by market.
- Coordinate and then approve the creation of relevant point of sale material (including website specification and pricing) for the particular markets.
- Provide support to ensure compliance with legal contracts.
- Assist Training Academy in creating customized product/ sales training by market
- Steer/lead all Commercial Vehicles related project
- Be single contact for all Commercial Vehicles projects or ad-hoc requests
Qualification requirements
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Experience needed
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Essentials
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Note
Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualifications to be considered for this position.
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 9th October 2025
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan
The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the VWCV Sub Saharan Africa Manager position in the VW Commercial Vehicles Department - NSO (Sandon)
Brief Role Description
Based in Sandton for the Volkswagen Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) Division, to oversee and steer the SSA Commercial business together with the head of Sub Sahara Operations and work with major stakeholders on the distribution and local production strategy to optimise competitive advantage and growth in the region
Possible Tasks within this Role
- Collaborate with the SSA Department to develop comprehensive product strategies tailored to each market within the region. This includes defining product rationale, range, specifications, positioning, pricing, volume targets, and model mix.
- establish and implement a price indexing methodology to support a competitive and sustainable regional pricing strategy.
- Engage early with VW NFZ on model feasibility for SSA and support market research to align product strategies with customer needs and growth opportunities.
- Identify market-specific conversion partners, develop a volume-driven distribution strategy that reduces complexity, and coordinate technical releases with Engineering and Quality teams at VWSA.)
- Ensure accurate order templates, coordinate export processes using Group systems, manage product bulletins for importers/dealers, and control vehicle specifications and pricing in SAP.
- Monthly co-ordination and steering with the SSA sales team to facilitate order receiving and delivery to the various markets.
- Selection of Dealers/ Importers in the region combined with ongoing performance monitoring and management.
- For the New Amarok Pickup: Co-ordination of the SKD/ CKD processes within VW Group SA for delivery, optimizing the respective rules and regulations by market.
- Coordinate and then approve the creation of relevant point of sale material (including website specification and pricing) for the particular markets.
- Provide support to ensure compliance with legal contracts.
- Assist Training Academy in creating customized product/ sales training by market
- Steer/lead all Commercial Vehicles related project
- Be single contact for all Commercial Vehicles projects or ad-hoc requests
Qualification requirements
|
Experience needed
|
Essentials
|
Note
Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualifications to be considered for this position.
At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than 9th October 2025
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za
Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan
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