Job Description

• Kia South Africa invites unemployed youth aged between 18–29, residing in Polokwane, Nelspruit, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, to apply for the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme.
• This initiative provides structured workplace exposure within the automotive industry, enabling young people to develop practical skills, build confidence and gain valuable professional experience.

Programme Overview

Successful candidates will gain the following during the 12 months structured programme:

• Mentorship and guided skills development from experienced professionals
• Practical workplace experience and training within a reputable automotive organisation
• Exposure to industry‑specific knowledge and experience to enhance your CV
• A monthly stipend in line with YES Programme guidelines

Available Departments

 Opportunities may be available in:

• Sales
• Workshop & Parts
• Administration
• Finance
• Human Resources

Minimum Requirements

To qualify, applicants must be:

• Aged between 18 – 29 years old, currently unemployed
• A South African citizen with a valid ID
• Grade 12 / Matric (additional qualifications are advantageous)
• Clear criminal record
• Must not have participated in a YES Programme previously

Key Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer literacy (where applicable)
• Absolute integrity, with a positive attitude and strong work ethic coupled with the curiosity to learn and develop
• Ability to work well within a team and follow instructions and tasking diligently
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and workplace standards

Closing Date 17 April 2026

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Job Description:

• The successful candidates will be responsible to deliver sales in order to process sales of pre – owned vehicle transactions accurately and timeously through the execution of predefined work objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Processes and governance:

• Identify and apply known solutions to operational problems and escalate unresolved issues 
• Deliver on agreed performance targets according to set procedures and service level agreement 
• Report on transactional activities to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability
• Execute work in line with governance and compliance processes 
• Provide advice and support to customer and their requirements in order to achieve & maintain set customer service excellence standards
• Contribute to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of marketing campaigns aimed at the increase of new vehicle sales 
• Negotiate price, finalise sales and follow-up with customers to ensure exceptional customer service
• Adhere to legal compliance to the FICA regulation, POPI Act and Customer Protection Act 
• Process all leads of prospective customer and follows up on possible sales
• Pursue and develop customer relationships for the acquisition of vehicle sales in line with set targets
• Manage the effective resolution of customer complaints, ensuring problems are addressed in a timely and accurate manner 

Finance:

• Execute work activities effectively and efficiently in order to prevent financial losses

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric Certificate 
• 3-5 years working experience in a similar environment 
• A valid South African driver’s license 

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Developing sale 
• Making a sale 
• Persuasive selling skills 
• Product and or service knowledge 
• Trust and integrity

Closing Date 16 April 2026