Toyota Contractor Specialist Sales Tech Liaison Vacancy 2026
Toyota
Manufacturing & Engineering (merSETA)
Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Contract
- Minimum education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Location
- Sandton, Gauteng
- NQF level
- NQF 6
- SETA
- merSETA
- Posted
- 07 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
Toyota is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in Sandton, Johannesburg, as a Contractor Specialist Sales Tech Liaison. This is a 2-year contract opportunity within the Technical Services Department, which forms a crucial part of the Customer First Division.
This specialist position reports directly to the Manager Sales Technical Liaison, contributing to enhancing customer satisfaction and technical support for the Toyota brand. The role focuses on bridging the gap between market insights, product analysis, and effective communication to the dealer network.
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 6 (360 credits) in Mechanical studies, PLUS 3 years working experience as a motor technician, motor mechanic, or similar.
- OR Qualified Motor Mechanic, PLUS Master Technician (G1) certification, PLUS 5–6 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced level of technical knowledge.
- Field experience engaging with customer feedback (voice of the customer).
- Computer proficiency in MS Office and Outlook.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Advantageous: Minimum 5 years’ experience at dealer level.
- Advantageous: Experience in a research environment or analysis position.
- Advantageous: Minimum five years technical experience on Lexus and Toyota models.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct product analysis and consolidate facts and data to enhance go and study activities.
- Strengthen the service function and gather quick market information.
- Strengthen "Fix It Right First Time" (FTR) analysis.
- Compile detailed reports to enhance sensitivity for early detection and resolution of product issues, including FTR issuing.
- Perform detailed research on product-related matters.
- Develop communication for the dealer network, such as service bulletins.
- Deliver presentations to various audiences, including dealer network meetings ("Nuts & Bolts") and Technical Conferences.
- Liaise with internal and external departments, including Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), public relations, legal, and the customer call centre (CQD).
- Contribute to product resolution to ensure issues are fixed correctly the first time.
- Study and develop repair methods, coordinating parts with NPDC.
What the Work Involves
As a Contractor Specialist Sales Tech Liaison, you will play a central role in understanding and improving Toyota's products and services. Your daily tasks will involve detailed product analysis, consolidating technical data, and conducting thorough research on various product-related matters.
A significant part of the role involves preparing comprehensive reports and developing critical communications, such as service bulletins, for the Toyota dealer network. You will also present technical information at dealer meetings and conferences, ensuring that key information is effectively shared. Collaboration is key, as you will regularly liaise with multiple internal departments, including public relations and legal, as well as external entities like Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and the customer call centre, all while reporting to the Manager Sales Technical Liaison. The role requires travel to various locations.
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, please visit the official Toyota careers portal:
Follow the instructions on the portal to submit your application.
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How the selection usually runs
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What you leave with
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Where this leads next
Contract renewal or extension
Continued funding for the project or post.
Permanent appointment at the same level
Competing for the post when it is advertised — contract service does not convert automatically.
A higher level elsewhere
The experience the contract gave you, which is what the next advert is asking for.
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