Motus cuts staff numbers at its retail division
JSE-listed automotive group Motus has confirmed that it is cutting staff at its South African retail division.
The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) says the vehicle importer and retailer retrenched 86 people at the end of December, with a further 579 people to be impacted by remuneration and benefit changes as from January 1.
MISA is the majority trade union in the retail motor industry, representing more than 75 000 members.
MISA describes the Motus restructuring process as one of the biggest retrenchments it was involved in last year, following “the influx of Chinese brands causing severe pressure and competition in the motor retail industry”.
"MISA worked tirelessly with members and the employer's representatives to save jobs and to resist unreasonable reductions to remuneration and the removal of long-standing benefits,” says MISA operations CEO Martlé Keyter.
Motus says the retrenchment process followed a re-evaluation of the company’s operational requirements, which indicated that “a review and realignment of its South African Retail business and operating structure were necessary”.
Presently, the number of roles affected in the domestic retail business represents less than 2% of the overall roles in the division, says the company.
“The affected roles are mainly administrative or support functions.”
The company adds that it “remains committed to finding alternatives to possible retrenchment for the affected employees”, noting that it will formally conclude the process on January 31.
“Regrettable as these role redundancies are, it is important to note that Motus South Africa recorded a net increase in headcount for the period June 30, 2025, to December 31, 2025.”
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